Three more letters: غ (a gargled “gh”), ف (an “f”), and ق (a deep “k” from the throat). Tap each card to hear them.
Ghayn
ghayn
Faa
faa
Qaaf
qaaf
Meet the letters
| Letter | Transliteration | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| غ | ghayn | the “r” in French “Paris” |
| ف | faa | the “f” in “fox” |
| ق | qaaf | a deep “k” from the throat |
Tip: ق is like ك but deeper — it comes from the very back of the throat. Practice switching between ك and ق until you can feel the difference.
Letters in action
| Alone | Start | Middle | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| غ | غـ | ـغـ | ـغ |
| ف | فـ | ـفـ | ـف |
| ق | قـ | ـقـ | ـق |
A real conversation
Let’s talk about the home — غرفة (room), فنجان (cup), and قلب (heart). Listen to this evening conversation between friends.
In the living room
- Amarhaban, tafaddal udkhulHello, please come in
- Bbaytuka jameel, haadhi-hi al-ghurfa waasi'aYour house is nice, this room is spacious
- Atafaddal finjaan qahwaHave a cup of coffee
- Bshukran, qahwa raa'i'aThanks, wonderful coffee
- Aahlan wa sahlan bika ya sadeeqiYou're most welcome, my friend
- Bmin al-qalbFrom the heart
غ in غرفة and غ in القلب? Actually hear ق in قهوة and قلب, ف in فنجان and تفضل, غ in غرفة. Try Hide translations and listen again.
Your first words
Flip each card to reveal the meaning, then flip it back and test yourself.
غ in غرفة and مغرب, ف in فم and فنجان, ق in قلب and قمر.
Test yourself
Cover the answer first — say it out loud, then reveal and compare.
How do you say 'heart' in Arabic?
hint: qalb
Which letter sounds like the 'f' in 'fox'?
hint: faa
Which letter is the deep throaty 'k'?
hint: qaaf
Match the letters
Match each pair — start with Arabic (left)
0 / 3Arabic
English
← Select an Arabic word, then tap its meaning →
Wrap up
Twenty-one letters done — just seven to go. You’re almost reading the whole alphabet! Scroll down to the final quiz and prove it. 🎯
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