Valerie Deanna

In Tunisian Arabic, the typical way to say ‘thank you’ is يعيشك (yaishek).

The English phrase ‘take-away’ is translated into Arabic as سفري.

The English phrase ‘basic words’ is كلمات أساسية in Arabic.

The English phrase ‘pencil case’ is translated into Arabic as مقلمة. The word مقلمة refers to an object purposed to contain stationery.

In Moroccan Arabic, there is no single word for ‘aunt’. A mother’s sister is خالتي (khalti), ‘my maternal aunt’.

The English word telephone is translated into Arabic as هَاتِف. The term refers to a telecommunication device used to communicate over a distance.

The English word embassy is translated into Arabic as سفارة. The term refers to an organization representing a foreign state.

To unite in Arabic can be expressed as اِتَّحَدَ or أَلَّفَ. The term refers to the act of bringing things together as one.

The English word pyramids is translated into Arabic as أهرامات.

The Arabic word for “nail” is مسمار. This term refers to a spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials.