Arabic

The Arabic word for priest is كَاهِن. While كَاهِن can mean priest, it is often used to refer to a pagan priest or a fortune-teller/soothsayer.

The English word “meow” is translated into Arabic as مواء. The term refers to the cry of a cat. The informal imitation of the sound is written as مِيَاو.

The English phrase “may I” can be translated into Arabic as ممكن. ممكن is used as a polite way to ask for permission to do something.

The English word Russia is translated into Arabic as روسيا. روسيا is the proper noun used to refer to the country located in Eastern Europe and North Asia.

The English word duck is translated into Arabic as بطة. The term refers to the aquatic bird of the family Anatidae.

The phrase “I divorce you” is expressed in Arabic as أنتِ طالق.

The English word “deal” (as in an agreement or arrangement) is translated into Arabic as صفقة. صفقة refers to an agreement or an arrangement.

In Jordanian Arabic, ‘please’ is لو سمحت (low samaht).

In Arabic, “as soon as” can be expressed in several ways, most commonly using مَا أَن.

The English phrase “only allah knows” is translated into Arabic as الله أعلم.