Arabic

Example Sentences

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The interior ministry statement said in a statement translated from Arabic: "Security forces immediately launched an operation to apprehend the perpetrators, acting on precise intelligence and through intensive field operations, tracking the kidnappers' movements."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

"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

“Ana Liyana,” she said, using the Arabic phrase for “I am Liyana” that pleased her, since it echoed so neatly.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye