Bryan Harrison

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘yesterday’ is إمبارح (embareh).

The Arabic word for ghee is سمن. The term refers to South Asian-style clarified butter.

The phrase for “my name” in Arabic is اسمي. This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your own name.

The English word “american” is translated into Arabic as أمريكي. This term refers to anything pertaining to the United States, its people or its culture.

The English word “bag” is translated into Arabic using several terms depending on the context and dialect, with حَقِيبَة being the default form.

The English phrase “so much” is translated into Arabic as كثيراً.

In Moroccan Arabic, also called Darija, ‘thank you’ is شكرا (shukran).

In Lebanese Arabic, ‘merry Christmas’ is ميلاد مجيد (milad majid). The fuller عيد ميلاد مجيد (eid milad majid) is just as common.

The English word ‘dessert’ can be translated into Arabic as حَلْوَى.

The English word cereal is translated into Arabic as حبوب الإفطار.