Arabic
Example Sentences
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Arbaeen, which means forty in Arabic, marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Organised as a collaboration between Live Nation and ABU Recordings, the event has been billed as a platform to "honour Arabic music across all generations".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The latter wore turbans and robes and spoke Arabic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Allahu akbar is an Arabic phrase that translates to “God is greater.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
In the car going home, Liyana would tell Poppy what Khaled had told her and Poppy would ask him more questions in Arabic.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
