Arabic

Example Sentences

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Al-Quds Day, named after the Arabic name for Jerusalem, is often held on the last Friday of Ramadan.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

His name is the Arabic word for “chosen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Hezbollah, whose name means "Party of God" in Arabic, was created in the 1980s in response to Israel's occupation of Lebanon during the 15-year Lebanese civil war.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"You don't really need to speak Arabic or Syrian to know that this is the best falafel ever," he said, pointing to a row of colourful plates.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Arabic numerals made possible the paper-based accounting of double-entry bookkeeping.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton