Arabic

Example Sentences

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Inside one hotel hosting Iranian pilgrims posters lined the walls written in Arabic and English stating: "Raising flags and saying religious or political slogans is prohibited," echoing an earlier warning broadcast by the interior ministry.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The Arabic translation of one of his books inspired the Islamist ideologue Sayed Qutb to develop his critique of the Enlightenment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Youssef also explained the meaning of “habibi,” which is an Arabic term of endearment that means “my love.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Speaking after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday, the prime minister said the chant, based on an Arabic word for uprising, had left Jews feeling "scared, intimidated, wondering if they belong".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Her Arabic teacher on the kindergarten floor hit a short stick on the back of a chair for rhythm, teaching the little ones another useless sentence.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye