Words you might already know in arabic?
This word means the same in both Arabic and English, and refers to a machine used for capturing images.
كاميرا (Camera)
This Arabic greeting means "Hello."
مرحبا (Marhaban)
This Arabic word means "Yes."
نعم (Na'am)
This is the direction in which Arabic is written.
What is right to left?
This beautiful Arabic writing style is considered an art form.
Calligraphy
This is the term used in Arabic for a mobile computer used for work or entertainment.
لابتوب (Laptop)
This is the response to "السلام عليكم" (As-salamu alaykum).
وعليكم السلام (Wa alaykum as-salam)
This phrase in Arabic means "How much is it?"
كم السعر؟ (Kam as-si’r?)
This number of countries have Arabic as their official language.
25+
These two traditional crafts involve handmade items like carpets and ceramics.
Pottery and Weaving
This word in Arabic refers to the global network that connects computers.
إنترنت (Internet)
This phrase is used to say "Welcome" in Arabic.
أهلا وسهلا (Ahlan wa sahlan)
This phrase is used in Arabic to say "I want…"
أريد… (Ureed…)
This famous Arabic script style is considered an art form and is often used in architecture and design.
Arabic calligraphy
This genre of traditional storytelling takes place in cafés and homes, often preserving old tales.
Storytelling
The Arabic term for a vehicle used for public transportation, commonly hailed on the street.
تاكسي (Taxi)
This is the response to "مساء الخير" (Masa’ al-khair), meaning "Evening of light."
مساء النور (Masa’ an-noor)
This phrase means "I am lost" in Arabic (for a male).
أنا ضائع (Ana da’i’ [m])
The Arabic alphabet contains this many letters.
28
In Arab music, these two traditional instruments are often used.
oud and darbuka
A sweet treat that is the same in both languages, often eaten as a dessert or snack.
شوكولاتة (Chocolate)
This polite phrase means "I’m doing well, thank you very much."
أنا بخير جدا، شكرا جزيلا (Ana bikhair jiddan, shukran jazeelan)
This phrase means "Call the police" in Arabic.
اتصل بالشرطة (Ittasil bishurta)
These numerals (1, 2, 3…) are called "Arabic numerals," but they were actually developed in this country.
India
These two significant religious events are celebrated by Muslims around the world.
Ramadan and Eid