Arabic

In Qatar the usual greeting is هلا (hala).

To realize in Arabic is أدرك. The verb أدرك is used to describe becoming aware of or understanding a fact or a situation.

The English phrase paradise is translated into Arabic as جنة. The word جنة refers to a very pleasant place.

In Arabic, ‘same to you’ is expressed as وأنت كذلك.

The English phrase “I love Dubai” is translated into Arabic as أنا أحب دبي.

In Lebanese Arabic you say اشتقتلك (ishtaʾtilak) to a man and اشتقتلِك (ishtaʾtilik) to a woman. Add كتير (ktīr), “a lot”, to say it more strongly.

To go over in Arabic is راجع. The verb راجع is commonly used in academic contexts, such as going over lessons or studying for exams.

The English word ‘legion’ is translated into Arabic as فيلق. The term فيلق is used to describe a major unit or division of the Roman army.

The English word ‘second’ can refer to the unit of time or an ordinal number in Arabic. In the context of time, the default form is ثانية.

The Arabic word for “sleeping” is نائم.