Arabic

The English phrase “I love you, habibti” is translated into Arabic as أحبك يا حبيبتي.

The English phrase “I want to make love to you” is translated into Arabic as أريد أن أمارس الحب معك.

The English verb to curse is translated into Arabic as شَتَمَ or سَبَّ.

In Jordan the standard everyday greeting is مرحبا (marhaba).

The English word “dry” is translated into Arabic as جَافّ. The adjective is used to describe things that are free from liquid or moisture.

To shake hands in Arabic is يصافح (yusāfiḥ). The verb is used to describe the action of grasping another person’s hands.

In Emirati Arabic, ‘I miss you’ said by a man is مشتاق لك (mishtaag lak).

In Arabic, the English phrase “hey baby” is expressed as يا حبيبي. This is an affectionate term used to address a romantic partner or a loved one.

The Arabic word for market is سوق.

The English phrase “I love apples” is translated into Arabic as أحب التفاح. This phrase is used to express a strong liking for apples.