فلوس عربية
fulus arabiyya
The English phrase 'arab money' is translated into Arabic as فلوس عربية (fulus arabiyya).
This phrase refers to money that originates from Arab countries or Arab people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun fulus (money) and the adjective arabiyya (Arab/Arabic).
Which one should you use?
For a more journalistic tone, such as describing 'Arab funds' or 'Arab capital', use أموال عربية (amwal arabiyya).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
فلوس عربية is an informal way to say 'arab money' because fulus is a common, colloquial term for money used in many Arabic dialects. For formal or journalistic contexts, use المال العربي, أموال العرب or أموال عربية. For very informal or slang contexts, you can use فلوس العرب or مصاري العرب.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective arabiyya is in the feminine singular form to agree with the noun fulus, which is treated as a feminine plural in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
fulus arabiyya
Did you know?
- The word fulus is used in several languages beyond Arabic, including Swahili and Hindi, to refer to money or currency.
- While فلوس (fulus) is a common way to say 'money', its singular form in classical Arabic actually refers to a 'small coin' or 'copper piece'.
- The term amwal used in formal contexts is the plural of mal, which in classical Arabic can refer not just to currency but to any form of wealth or property.
Example conversation
Omar and Noor are discussing a new luxury hotel in the city.
- عمر Omarالفندق الجديد فخم جداً يا نور.Al-funduq al-jadid fakhm jiddan ya Noor.The new hotel is very luxurious, Noor.
- نور Nourنعم، سمعت أنها فلوس عربية.Na'am, sami'tu annaha fulus 'arabiyya.Yes, I heard it is Arab money.
- عمر Omarهل هم مستثمرون من الخليج؟Hal hum mustathmirun min al-khalij?Are they investors from the Gulf?
- نور Nourأعتقد ذلك يا عمر.A'taqid dhalik ya Omar.I think so, Omar.
