Arabic

The Arabic word for pillow is وِسَادَة or مِخَدَّة. In Arabic, both words refer to a soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

The English phrase “god has willed it” is translated into Arabic as ما شاء الله.

The English word ‘last’ is translated into Arabic as أخير. The word أخير is an adjective meaning ‘final’.

The English phrase “god bless you too” is translated into Arabic as الله يبارك فيك.

The English word ‘taste’ can be translated into Arabic as ذَوْق, طَعْم or مَذَاق depending on the context.

In Arabic, ‘leader’ can be translated in several ways, such as قَائِد, زَعِيم or رَئِيس. The term ‘leader’ in Arabic refers to one having authority.

In Iraqi Arabic, the quick, casual way to say ‘bye’ is يلا باي (yalla bai).

The English phrase “hello how are you doing” is translated into Arabic as مرحبا، كيف حالك؟.

The English word ‘lioness’ is translated into Arabic as لَبُؤَة or لَبْوَة. Both forms refer to a female lion.

In Moroccan Arabic, ‘mom’ is يمّا (yemma). مّي (mmi) is another common everyday word for mom, used interchangeably with يمّا in many families.