Arabic

The English word “both” can be translated into Arabic as كلاهما. The word is used to refer to each of two people or things.

To travel in Arabic is سَافَرَ (sāfara).

The English verb “knit” is translated into Arabic as حاك. The verb حاك means to make fabric from thread or yarn.

The English word ‘headphones’ is translated into Arabic as سَمَّاعَة.

The Arabic word for widow is أرملة. The term refers to a woman whose spouse has died.

In Saudi Arabia people say هلا (hala) or the warmer يا هلا (ya hala). With elders and in formal settings السلام عليكم (as-salamu alaykum) comes first.

The English phrase “good job” can be translated into Arabic as أحسنت. أحسنت is used to praise someone for a job well done or for their efforts.

The English word ‘happiness’ is translated into Arabic as سَعَادَة. سَعَادَة refers to a profound, long-term state of happiness or well-being.

The English phrase “hot chocolate” is translated into Arabic as شوكولاتة ساخنة. This phrase refers to a warm drink made from cocoa and milk or water.

The phrase “light of my eyes” in Arabic is نور عيني. نور عيني is a highly affectionate term of endearment.