Arabic

In Arabic, the word for transgender is عابر جنسيا.

In Dubai the friendly Gulf greeting is هلا (hala). Emiratis also say مرحبا (marhaba) and, with more respect, السلام عليكم (as-salamu alaykum).

The English phrase “may allah cure you” is translated into Arabic as شفاك الله.

The English word gravy can be translated into Arabic as مَرَق. The term refers to a sauce, specifically a meat-based broth or gravy.

In Arabic, “I hate school” is expressed as أنا أكره المدرسة. This phrase is used to express a strong dislike for the experience of attending school.

تحياتي is the Arabic way to say “greetings”.

In Moroccan Arabic, ‘to help’ is عاون (‘awen), and ‘help me’ is عاوني (‘awni).

The English name Hannah is written as حنا in Arabic. حنا is used as a female given name.

The English phrase “again” can be translated into Arabic as مَرَّة أُخْرَى.

The English phrase “you’re an idiot” is translated into Arabic as أنت غبي. This phrase is a direct insult used to tell someone that they are stupid.