Arabic

niyyah is the Arabic word for ‘intention’.

The Arabic word for calendar is تقويم. The term تقويم refers to a system by which time is divided.

The English word luck is translated into Arabic as حَظّ. Luck in Arabic can be expressed through several words depending on the nuance.

The English word grapefruit is translated into Arabic as لَيْمُون هِنْدِيّ. The term refers to the citrus fruit known as grapefruit.

In Moroccan Arabic, also called Darija, ‘beach’ is البلاج (lblage). البلاج names the beach itself, as in نمشيو للبلاج, ‘let’s go to the beach’.

When is your birthday? in Arabic is متى عيد ميلادك؟ (matā ‘īd mīlādika?).

The English phrase “tahini” is طحينة in Arabic. طحينة refers to sesame paste

Nicholas is a male given name in Arabic.

The English phrase “I wish you well” is expressed in Arabic as أتمنى لك الخير. أتمنى لك الخير is used to wish someone goodness.

The English phrase “your sister” is translated into Arabic as أختك. This phrase is used to refer to the female sibling of the person you are addressing.