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The English phrase “sunny day” is translated into Arabic as يوم مشمس.

The Arabic phrase بابي is an affectionate or informal way to say “papi” (father). بابي is used as an affectionate or informal term to address one’s father.

The English word ‘legion’ is translated into Arabic as فيلق. The term فيلق is used to describe a major unit or division of the Roman army.

The Arabic word for poor is فقير. The term فقير is used as an adjective to describe someone with few or no possessions or money.

In Qatar شكرا (shukran) is understood everywhere.

Hummus in Arabic is حمص (hummuṣ). حمص is also the word for chickpeas, the main ingredient, so it names both the legume and the dip.

To say goodnight to a man in Arabic, use تصبح على خير (tusbih ala khayr). The ending is masculine, so a woman hears a different form.