아랍어
arabeo[a̠ɾa̠bʌ̹]
In Korean, the English word "Arabic" is translated as 아랍어 (arabeo).
아랍어 is used specifically to refer to the Arabic language.
Meaning: language (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 아랍 (Arab) and the suffix -어 (language).
Which one should you use?
While 아랍어 refers specifically to the language, 아랍 refers to the Arab people or the region itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -어 is used to turn a proper noun referring to a people or place into the name of their language.
How do you pronounce it?
arabeo
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'Arabic' can refer to both the language and the numerals, Koreans use 아라비아 숫자 specifically for 'Arabic numerals'.
- The suffix -어 in 아랍어 comes from the Chinese character 語, which means 'word' or 'speech'.
- In Korean, adding -어 to a country name creates the language, but adding -말 makes it 'speech'. While 아랍어 is used in textbooks, someone might say 아랍말 in a very casual setting.
Examples in context
- 네 이름은 아랍어로 어떻게 썼어?How did you write your name in Arabic?This sentence is useful for asking how a name was written in 아랍어.Tatoeba #13118519 by romzzo, translation #1798732 by Amastan
- 아랍어를 할 수 있어요.I can speak Arabic.This sentence is useful for stating one's ability to speak 아랍어.Tatoeba #13174563 by atitarev, translation #13174540 by atitarev
- 아랍어 문법은 이해하기 어렵습니다.Arabic grammar is hard to understand.This sentence is useful for discussing the difficulty of 아랍어 grammar.Tatoeba #13236117 by atitarev, translation #11810761 by Aghanim
- 오늘 제이든에게 아랍말 배웠어.I learned Arabic from Jaden today.
- 정말? 아랍어 알려줬어?Really? He taught you Arabic?
- 저는 아랍어를 배우고 싶어요.I want to learn Arabic.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are talking about language learning in a cafe.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 혹시 아랍어 할 줄 알아요?Ji-hun ssi, hoksi ara-beo hal jul arayo?Ji-hun, do you happen to know Arabic?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니요, 저는 아랍어를 전혀 못 해요.Aniyo, jeoneun ara-beoreul jeonhyeo mot haeyo.No, I don't know Arabic at all.
- 지은 Ji-eun아쉬워요. 저는 아랍어에 관심이 많거든요.Aswiwoyo. Jeoneun ara-beoe gwansimi mankeodeunyo.That's too bad. I am very interested in Arabic.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨는 정말 대단하네요.Ji-eun ssineun jeongmal daedanhaneyo.You are truly amazing, Ji-eun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arabic” translations and entries 아랍어, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아랍어, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
