Arabic

In Moroccan Arabic, also called Darija, ‘wait’ is تسنى (tsenna). تسنى is the everyday command for waiting, as in تسنى شوية, ‘wait a little’.

The English phrase “happy teachers’ day” is translated into Arabic as عيد معلم سعيد.

The phrase ‘you have’ in Arabic is عندك. The phrase is used to state that someone possesses or owns something.

The phrase “are you ok?” in Arabic is هل أنت بخير؟.

آفا is the Arabic form of the female given name Ava. This word is used as a female given name.

The English word “ant” is translated into Arabic as نملة. The term refers to the insect.

The Arabic toast for “cheers” is في صحتك (fī ṣiḥḥatak), “to your health”. In Saudi Arabia it is said over coffee, tea or juice, because alcohol is banned.

The English phrase “charity” is translated into Arabic as صدقة. The word صدقة refers to benevolence to less fortunate.

The English phrase “I am confused” is translated into Arabic as أنا مرتبك. A phrase used to express that one feels bewildered or unable to think clearly.

The English phrase ‘human’ (as a noun) is translated into Arabic as إنسان.