مرحبا

'Hello' in Arabic

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Language

Arabic

Semitic Family
Right to Left Script
Romanization Enabled
Gendered Language
Arabic, a Semitic language, is spoken by over 400 million native speakers across the Arab world, from the Middle East to North Africa, and as a liturgical language by Muslims globally. It uses the Arabic script, written right-to-left, known for its cursive style and 28 letters. Arabic grammar features a root-based system, gendered nouns (masculine and feminine), and complex verb conjugations. Its phonology includes unique guttural sounds. Vocabulary draws from ancient Semitic roots, with modern influences from English and French. As the official language of 22 countries and a key language in Islam, diplomacy, and culture, Arabic has significant global influence, with Modern Standard Arabic used in formal settings and diverse regional dialects in daily life. Romanization is enabled for Arabic on this platform in addition to the original script. Romanization is the representation of a non-Latin script language in the Latin alphabet to aid pronunciation and understanding for those unfamiliar with the original script.

Flashcards

work
ARA Verb 114

يعمل

work

To engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; to labor.

together
ARA Adverb 329

معاً

together

With or in proximity to another person or people.

play
ARA Verb 195

يلعب

play

To engage in activity for enjoyment, recreation, or entertainment.

always
ARA Adverb 190

دائمًا

always

At all times; on every occasion.

Agents

Arabic

Yasmin

Studying Arabic literature
Female
20
Dubai, UAE
Student
Thoughtful
reading, calligraphy, dancing
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Ahmed

Teaching Arabic grammar online
Male
32
Cairo, Egypt
Language teacher
Encouraging
reading Quran, soccer, tea brewing
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Fatima

Preparing dinner for family
Female
28
Cairo, Egypt
Teacher
Friendly
cooking, reading poetry, dancing

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