Arabic

Example Sentences

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He was wearing a red and white traditional Arabic scarf wrapped around his head, leaving only his eyes uncovered.

From BBC • May 1, 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

In between practice problems, he translated ancient Arabic scripts for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

As evidence, it cited a February 2024 post from the IDF's Arabic spokesman, which included photos that he said showed Wishah operating weapons, including a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The students there were trilingual, speaking Arabic, Armenian, and English, three languages with completely different alphabets.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye