Arabic

Example Sentences

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He earned a degree in political science from Davidson College and then learned Arabic in Cairo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

Suleimani, an Arabic speaker, was a central figure in the formation of Iran’s proxy constellation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

I think of Amina and her family secretly speaking Arabic.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar