Arabic

The English phrase ‘kinda’ can be translated to Arabic as نوعاً ما. The phrase نوعاً ما is used to mean ‘sort of’ or ‘kind of’.

The English phrase “sharpener” can be translated into Arabic as مِبْرَاة or بَرَّايَة. Both words refer to a device used for making things sharp

The English phrase ‘luau’ is translated into Arabic as لواو. The term refers to an elaborate Hawaiian feast.

To say “I like chicken” in Arabic, use أحب الدجاج. This phrase is used to express that someone enjoys eating chicken.

In Iraqi Arabic, ‘I miss you’ said to a man is اشتقتلك (ishtaqtillak). To a woman, say اشتقتلچ (ishtaqtillich).

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘what’ is إيه (eh).

In Arabic, “I am a girl” is said as أنا فتاة. This phrase is used by a female person to state her gender.

The English phrase “dusk” can be translated into Arabic as عِشَاء or غَسَق.

The Arabic word for plumber is سباك. سباك refers to a person who installs or repairs pipes for water, gas or drainage systems.

In Levantine Arabic, ‘I miss you’ is most naturally وحشتني, pronounced wahashtini when speaking to a woman.