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The English phrase ‘right’ (meaning the direction) is translated into Arabic as يمين.

In Iraqi Arabic, ‘hi, how are you’ to a man is هلا شلونك (hala shlonak). To a woman, say هلا شلونچ (hala shlonich).

In Arabic, the word for nephew depends on whether the child is the son of your brother or your sister. اِبْنُ أَخٍ

The English phrase “big head” can be translated into Arabic as رأس كبير.

The English word ‘scientist’ is translated into Arabic as عَالِم. عَالِم refers to one whose activities make use of the scientific method.

The phrase “praise jesus” is translated into Arabic as المجد ليسوع.

The Arabic word for ‘yours’ is لك.

The English phrase “allah help me” is translated into Arabic as الله يعينني.

In Arabic, the phrase for “my baby” is طفلي. طفلي is used to refer to one’s own infant or young child.

The English phrase “I am reading” is translated into Arabic as أنا أقرأ.