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Apr 2025
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For Beginners (My Cat Simsim)

Deewan Institute {Mohammad Ayaseh}
About this episode

In this episode, I'll introduce you to my cat Simsim—what she looks like, her habits, what she enjoys doing, and so on. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

بِسّتي – My cat

بتِتْمَدَّد – She stretches out

بَهْتَم فيها – I take care of her

بتاخُد قَيلولِة – She takes a nap

بَلاقيها – I find her

بتُرْكُض – She runs

شَقِيِّة / مُشاغِبِة – Naughty / Mischievous

تِتْخَبّى – She hides

بتِتْمَسَّح فيي – She rubs against me

الأَكِل الجاهِز – Ready-made food / Takeout



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