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Every word you need for this unit, organized by category. This is your reference before the exam.
TRADITION
تقليد
A custom passed down through generations.
"Hospitality is an important Moroccan tradition."
CUSTOM
عادة
A traditional way of doing something.
"It's a custom to offer mint tea to guests."
HERITAGE
التراث
The traditions, art, and history passed down through generations.
"Moroccan heritage includes music, food, and architecture."
ANCESTORS
الأجداد
The people in your family who lived a long time ago.
"These traditions were passed down from our ancestors."
FOLKLORE
الفلكلور
Traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a culture.
"Moroccan folklore includes many old stories and legends."
HOSPITALITY
كرم الضيافة
Being warm and welcoming to guests.
"Moroccan hospitality is famous around the world."
GENEROSITY
الكرم
The quality of giving freely to others.
"Generosity is a value that is passed down through families."
RESPECT FOR ELDERS
احترام كبار السن
Treating older people with honor and consideration.
"Respect for elders is an important value in Moroccan society."
EXTENDED FAMILY
العائلة الممتدة
A family that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
"Extended family often gathers together during celebrations."
IDENTITY
الهوية
Who a person or group is, including their culture and values.
"Language is an important part of a person's identity."
HANDICRAFT
الحرفة اليدوية
Something skillfully made by hand, not by machine.
"Moroccan handicrafts are sold in markets across the country."
POTTERY
صناعة الفخار
Objects like bowls and plates made from clay.
"Pottery from Fes is known for its blue color."
WEAVING
النسيج
Making cloth or carpets by crossing threads together.
"Weaving carpets is a traditional skill in many Moroccan regions."
CARPET
سجادة
A thick woven fabric used to cover floors.
"Berber carpets are famous for their unique patterns."
CALLIGRAPHY
الخط العربي
The art of decorative, artistic handwriting.
"Arabic calligraphy is considered a beautiful art form."
ZELLIGE
الزليج
Traditional Moroccan mosaic tilework.
"Zellige is used to decorate walls and fountains."
LEATHERWORK
صناعة الجلد
Making items like bags and shoes from leather.
"Leatherwork is an important craft in the city of Fes."
ARTISAN
حرفي
A skilled person who makes things by hand.
"The artisan spent weeks creating the detailed carving."
EMBROIDERY
التطريز
Decorative stitching sewn onto fabric.
"The dress had beautiful embroidery on the sleeves."
WOODCARVING
النقش على الخشب
Cutting shapes and patterns into wood as an art form.
"The wooden door had intricate woodcarving."
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
الموسيقى التقليدية
Music passed down through a culture’s history.
"Traditional music is played during weddings and celebrations."
GNAOUA
كناوة
A traditional Moroccan music style with African roots.
"Gnaoua music combines African rhythms with spiritual songs."
TAJINE
الطاجين
A traditional Moroccan dish cooked slowly in a clay pot.
"Tajine is one of the most popular Moroccan dishes."
COUSCOUS
الكسكس
A traditional North African dish made from small grains.
"Families often eat couscous together on Fridays."
MINT TEA
أتاي / الشاي بالنعناع
A traditional sweet tea served in Morocco.
"Mint tea is offered to guests as a sign of hospitality."
SOUK
السوق
A traditional market, often in the old city.
"You can find spices and crafts at the local souk."
MEDINA
المدينة القديمة
The old, historic part of a Moroccan city.
"Tourists love walking through the narrow streets of the medina."
CAFTAN
القفطان
A traditional Moroccan dress, often worn for special occasions.
"She wore a beautiful caftan to the wedding."
DJELLABA
الجلابة
A traditional loose robe worn by men and women.
"Many people wear a djellaba, especially in winter."
HENNA
الحناء
A natural dye used to decorate the skin, often for celebrations.
"Henna designs are painted on the hands before weddings."
PRESERVE
يحافظ على
To protect something so it doesn’t disappear.
"We must preserve our cultural heritage for future generations."
PASS DOWN
ينقل (تراثا)
To give knowledge or traditions to the next generation.
"These skills are passed down from parents to children."
AUTHENTIC
أصيل
Real and true to its original culture, not copied or fake.
"This restaurant serves authentic Moroccan food."
MODERNIZATION
التحديث
The process of making something more modern.
"Modernization has changed the way many crafts are made."
GLOBALIZATION
العولمة
The process of the world becoming more connected through trade and culture.
"Globalization can sometimes threaten local traditions."
ENDANGERED CRAFT
حرفة مهددة بالانقراض
A traditional skill that is at risk of disappearing.
"Some traditional crafts are now considered endangered."
CULTURAL IDENTITY
الهوية الثقافية
The sense of belonging to a particular culture.
"Language plays a big role in cultural identity."
UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
موقع تراث عالمي
A place recognized internationally for its cultural importance.
"The medina of Fes is a UNESCO Heritage Site."
LOCAL COMMUNITY
المجتمع المحلي
The people who live in a particular area.
"The local community works together to keep old traditions alive."
AWARENESS
الوعي
Understanding the importance of something.
"Schools raise awareness about the importance of cultural heritage."
Useful cultural heritage collocations
Some words go together naturally in English. Learn them as pairs, not just single words.
preserve traditions — الحفاظ على التقاليد
“We should preserve our traditions for future generations.”
pass down knowledge — نقل المعرفة
“Artisans pass down their knowledge to their children.”
practice a craft — ممارسة حرفة
“Many families still practice traditional crafts.”
celebrate heritage — الاحتفاء بالتراث
“The festival celebrates Morocco’s rich heritage.”
protect cultural identity — حماية الهوية الثقافية
“It’s important to protect our cultural identity.”
🎮 Practice
Short rounds testing everything from the Learn zone above.
A custom passed down through generations.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
Artisans ⟪blank⟫ their knowledge to their children.
Traditional Moroccan mosaic tilework.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
We should ⟪blank⟫ our traditions for future generations.
A traditional skill that is at risk of disappearing.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
The medina of Fes is a ⟪blank⟫ recognized for its cultural importance.
Being warm and welcoming to guests.
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Everything covered in this lesson
Tradition
تقليد
Custom
عادة
Heritage
التراث
Ancestors
الأجداد
Folklore
الفلكلور
Hospitality
كرم الضيافة
Generosity
الكرم
Respect for elders
احترام كبار السن
Extended family
العائلة الممتدة
Identity
الهوية
Handicraft
الحرفة اليدوية
Pottery
صناعة الفخار
Weaving
النسيج
Carpet
سجادة
Calligraphy
الخط العربي
Zellige
الزليج
Leatherwork
صناعة الجلد
Artisan
حرفي
Embroidery
التطريز
Woodcarving
النقش على الخشب
Traditional music
الموسيقى التقليدية
Gnaoua
كناوة
Tajine
الطاجين
Couscous
الكسكس
Mint tea
أتاي / الشاي بالنعناع
Souk
السوق
Medina
المدينة القديمة
Caftan
القفطان
Djellaba
الجلابة
Henna
الحناء
Preserve
يحافظ على
Pass down
ينقل (تراثا)
Authentic
أصيل
Modernization
التحديث
Globalization
العولمة
Endangered craft
حرفة مهددة بالانقراض
Cultural identity
الهوية الثقافية
UNESCO Heritage Site
موقع تراث عالمي
Local community
المجتمع المحلي
Awareness
الوعي
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