Arabic

عيد أضحى مبارك is the Arabic way to say “eid ul-adha mubarak.” This phrase is used as a greeting to wish someone a blessed Eid al-Adha holiday.

Cotton in Arabic is قطن (quṭn), the word for the plant fiber and the fabric made from it.

In Iraqi Arabic, the everyday way to say ‘stop’ is بس (bas).

ناماستي is the Arabic word for namaste. The word refers to a greeting.

The English name Zach is written in Arabic as زاك. زاك is used as a masculine given name.

The English phrase ‘long time’ is translated into Arabic as وقت طويل.

In Arabic, “I work” is said as أنا أعمل. The phrase is used to state that you have a job or are currently performing a task.

In Arabic, “may he rest in peace” is said as رحمه الله. The phrase رحمه الله is used to express a wish for God to show mercy to someone who has died.

The English phrase ‘i will pray for you’ is translated into Arabic as سأصلي لأجلك.

In Arabic, “tell me” is translated as أخبرني. The phrase is used as a request for someone to provide information or a story.