You Say It’s Your Birthday? Well, “ ʻeed Meelaad Saʻeed” Friend!
Every year when their birthdays come around, you’ll likely find that many of those living in the West reminiscing about the birthdays of their youths. Most were simple affairs with balloons, mom’s homemade cake, a few family and friends, beautifully wrapped presents, singing “Happy Birthday to You” and the ceremonious blowing out of the candles. […]
How to Say “I Don’t Know” in Arabic
“I’m not sure.” “Beats me.” “Heck if I know.” “I have no idea.” Just as there are many ways to say “I don’t know in English, there are many ways to say it in Arabic. However, why are there so many different ways in both languages to simply say that we do not know something […]
A Dozen Ways to Ask How Are You in Arabic
One of the most common ways to say hello or ask about someone in any language is by asking “How are you?” Arabic is no different. And whether you’re greeting one of your closest friends or the guy who sells vegetables down the street, asking how they are is a great way to start a […]
How to Tell Your Arabic Friend to Get Well Soon
With the unofficial start of the cold and flu season coming up in just a couple of weeks, you’re likely to eventually run into someone who’s feeling a bit under the weather. And if you’re living or working in the Arab world, you’re probably curious as to what to say in Arabic to a friend […]
Here are All Arab Countries in One Convenient List
If you’ve been learning the Arabic language for a while, you’ve likely learned how to say “country” in Arabic. (And for those of you who haven’t learned it yet, the Arabic word for country is ﺑَﻠَﺪ /balad/) Still, you might be asking yourself which countries you can speak Arabic in once you’ve mastered the language. […]
All The Way To Iraq Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
As you know, the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers are the two major rivers in Iraq. They root from Turkey, and they both empty in the Persian Gulf. In this article many interesting facts will be revealed to those who are interested to know more about both rivers. The Tigris River Here are some […]
Learn Arabic – Which Arabic Dialect Should I Learn?
You’ve seen us mention the fact that Arabic is one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. It moved up from fifth to fourth place in 2019’s list of most often used languages to learn. For example, there are 422 million speakers in the world. And with that many people, it’s no wonder there are […]
Understanding Spoken Arabic: Egyptian and Iraqi Dialect Features
When we think of the Arabic language, it’s easy to imagine a single, unified form. However, the reality is a rich tapestry of regional dialects, each with its own unique flavor. For those learning Arabic, the differences between these spoken forms can be quite striking. Traveling linguistically between Egypt and Iraq, for instance, is akin […]