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Arabic for assignment

ﻧَﺪﺏ is an Arabic word. The meaning is assignment. You pronounce it nadb .

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assignment in Arabic

Meaning of assignment in Arabic is: (مأموريّة، مهمّة، واجب) among others. This article contains images, pronunciation, examples, and more!

Arabic for assignment

1) assignment-noun, مأموريّة-اسم,   ∘ assignment meaning in arabic & english, [uncountable] assignment (of somebody) (to something) the act of giving something to somebody; the act of giving somebody a particular task, المأموريّة هي الواجب المحدد,   ∘ examples of assignment in arabic and english, he is on assignment for the company., إنه في مأموريّة لصالح الشركة., she is on assignment to cover the events as a reporter., إنها في مأموريّة لتغطيّة الأحداث كصحفيّة., click for more examples, he will be back home when he finishes his assignment., سوف يعود إلى الوطن بعد أن ينهي مأموريّته., what is the meaning of in arabic, ما معنى بالعربي؟,   ∘ how to pronounce assignment in english.

The word assignment is pronounced in English as

2) assignment-noun

المهمّة هي توكيل أو صلاحيّة تعطى لشخص ما من أجل القيام بأمر محدد, she traveled to paris on assignment., سافرت إلى باريس في مهمّة., the manager always gives him difficult assignment., يكلّفه المدير دائما بمهمّات صعبة., he is on assignment as a photographer of the events., يقوم بمهمّة كمصوّر للأحداث., 3) assignment-noun, [countable] a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies, الواجب هو الفعل أو العمل الذي يتوجب عليّنا القيّام به, i've been working to finish my assignment all the day., عملت طوال النهار لأنهي واجبي., they were given an assignment on history., أعطيوا واجب في التاريخ., they asked the teacher how much time the assignment will take., سألوا المعلمة كم من الوقت يحتاج الواجب., 4) assignment-noun, الوظيفة هي العمل أو المهمة التي يكلّف بها الفرد للقيّام بها,   ∘ plural of وظيفة in arabic, her assignment is to analyse the poem., إن وظيفتها تحليل القصيدة., he stayed late at night to finish his assignment., بقي لساعة متأخرة من الليّل لينهي وظيفته., the teacher gave her students an assignment on mathematics., أعطت المعلّمة طلابها وظيفة في الرياضيات..

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What is the translation of "assign" in Arabic?

"assign" in arabic, assign {v.t.}.

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assign {vb}

• volume_up أَلْحَقَ

assigning {noun}

• volume_up إيكال

assigned {adj.}

• volume_up مَنْسوب

assignment {noun}

• volume_up تَحْصيص

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Assign [ assigned|assigned ] {transitive verb}.

• "to allocate"
• "to appoint"
• open_in_new Link to source
• warning Request revision

assign [ assigned|assigned ] {verb}

Assigned {adjective}, context sentences, english arabic contextual examples of "assign" in arabic.

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English how to use "assign" in a sentence, english how to use "assigning" in a sentence, english how to use "assigned" in a sentence, english how to use "assignment" in a sentence, synonyms (english) for "assign":.

• appointment
• designation
• duty assignment
• assess the results
• asset stripping
• assets and liabilities
• assign sb to do sth
• assign the roles
• assigned to
• assignment of quotas
• assimilation

Translations into more languages in the bab.la Italian-English dictionary .

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• The students were given a homework assignment .
• The reporter's assignment is to interview the candidate.
• The reporter is here on an assignment .
• The reporter is here on assignment .
• The article discusses the recent assignment of senators to some of the more powerful committees.
• her assignment to the embassy in India
• the computer's assignment of a number to each image
• She asked if she could change her seating assignment .

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Arabic for assignment.

The Arabic word for assignment is pronounced nadb and written ﻧَﺪﺏ .

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Meaning of assignment in Arabic is: (مأموريّة، مهمّة، واجب) among others. This article contains images, pronunciation, examples, and more!

1) assignment-noun, مأموريّة-اسم,   ∘ assignment meaning in arabic & english, [uncountable] assignment (of somebody) (to something) the act of giving something to somebody; the act of giving somebody a particular task, المأموريّة هي الواجب المحدد,   ∘ examples of assignment in arabic and english, he is on assignment for the company., إنه في مأموريّة لصالح الشركة., she is on assignment to cover the events as a reporter., إنها في مأموريّة لتغطيّة الأحداث كصحفيّة., click for more examples, he will be back home when he finishes his assignment., سوف يعود إلى الوطن بعد أن ينهي مأموريّته., what is the meaning of in arabic, ما معنى بالعربي؟,   ∘ how to pronounce assignment in english.

The word assignment is pronounced in English as

2) assignment-noun

المهمّة هي توكيل أو صلاحيّة تعطى لشخص ما من أجل القيام بأمر محدد, she traveled to paris on assignment., سافرت إلى باريس في مهمّة., the manager always gives him difficult assignment., يكلّفه المدير دائما بمهمّات صعبة., he is on assignment as a photographer of the events., يقوم بمهمّة كمصوّر للأحداث., 3) assignment-noun, [countable] a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies, الواجب هو الفعل أو العمل الذي يتوجب عليّنا القيّام به, i've been working to finish my assignment all the day., عملت طوال النهار لأنهي واجبي., they were given an assignment on history., أعطيوا واجب في التاريخ., they asked the teacher how much time the assignment will take., سألوا المعلمة كم من الوقت يحتاج الواجب., 4) assignment-noun, الوظيفة هي العمل أو المهمة التي يكلّف بها الفرد للقيّام بها,   ∘ plural of وظيفة in arabic, her assignment is to analyse the poem., إن وظيفتها تحليل القصيدة., he stayed late at night to finish his assignment., بقي لساعة متأخرة من الليّل لينهي وظيفته., the teacher gave her students an assignment on mathematics., أعطت المعلّمة طلابها وظيفة في الرياضيات..

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What is the translation of "assign" in Arabic?

"assign" in arabic, assign {v.t.}.

• volume_up خَصَّصَ

assign {vb}

• volume_up أَلْحَقَ

assigning {noun}

• volume_up إيكال

assigned {adj.}

• volume_up مَنْسوب

assignment {noun}

• volume_up تَحْصيص

Assign [ assigned|assigned ] {transitive verb}.

• "to allocate"
• "to appoint"
• open_in_new Link to source
• warning Request revision

assign [ assigned|assigned ] {verb}

Assigned {adjective}, context sentences, english arabic contextual examples of "assign" in arabic.

These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. bab.la is not responsible for their content.

Monolingual examples

English how to use "assign" in a sentence, english how to use "assigning" in a sentence, english how to use "assigned" in a sentence, english how to use "assignment" in a sentence, synonyms (english) for "assign":.

• appointment
• designation
• duty assignment
• assess the results
• asset stripping
• assets and liabilities
• assign sb to do sth
• assign the roles
• assigned to
• assignment of quotas
• assimilation

Translations into more languages in the bab.la Italian-English dictionary .

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• The students were given a homework assignment .
• The reporter's assignment is to interview the candidate.
• The reporter is here on an assignment .
• The reporter is here on assignment .
• The article discusses the recent assignment of senators to some of the more powerful committees.
• her assignment to the embassy in India
• the computer's assignment of a number to each image
• She asked if she could change her seating assignment .

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Arabic grammar.

Arabic grammar is the system of rules governing the structure of the Arabic language. It is a complex and intricate system, but it is also one of the most important aspects of learning the language.

The Arabic language is written and read from right to left, and it follows a specific alphabet with 28 letters. Each letter has different forms depending on its position in a word, and there are also special characters for vowels and accents. Understanding the Arabic alphabet is crucial for learning grammar and forming sentences correctly. Check out this article to learn more about the Arabic alphabet .

The Importance of Arabic Grammar

Arabic grammar is the foundation of the language. Just like any other language, it provides the structure and rules for forming sentences and conveying meaning. Without a strong understanding of Arabic grammar rules, it can be difficult to express oneself effectively and accurately. 

This is especially important for non-native speakers who may not have a natural feel for the language and need to rely on the rules to construct their sentences.

Are Arabic Grammar Rules Hard to Learn?

This is a common question asked by many learners of Arabic. The answer is yes and no. Yes, because it is different from English and other European languages, and it requires dedication and practice to fully grasp its complexities.

But no, because with the right resources and approach, it can be learned and mastered. As with any language, it takes time and effort, but the reward of being able to communicate effectively in Arabic is well worth it.

Parts of Speech

The Arabic language has three main parts of speech: nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Nouns are words that refer to people, places, things, or ideas. Verbs are words that describe actions or states of being. Adjectives are words that describe nouns.

Arabic Grammar Rules

Like any language, Arabic has its own set of grammar rules that govern its usage. These rules include verb conjugation, noun declension, and agreement between words in a sentence.

For example, in Arabic, the verb must agree with the subject in gender and number, and the noun must agree with the adjective in gender and number as well. These rules may seem daunting at first, but with practice and determination, they can be mastered.

Main Types of Sentences in Arabic

There are two main types of sentences in the Arabic language: verbal sentences and nominal sentences.

1- Verbal sentences are the most common type of sentences in Arabic. They start with a verb and also consist of a subject and an object. For example:

• Subject: The boy
• Object: the apple

أكلَ الولدُ التفاحة

2- Nominal sentences that start with nouns and consist of a subject and a predicate. The predicate can be a noun, an adjective, or a prepositional phrase. For example:

• Predicate: is tall

الوَلَدُ طَويل

Arabic Word Order

One of the first challenges that learners of Arabic face is the word order. Unlike English, where the subject comes before the verb, Arabic follows a strict VSO (verb-subject-object) structure. 

This means that the verb always comes first in a sentence, followed by the subject and then the object. For example, the sentence “I am studying Arabic” would be written as “أنا أدرسُ العَرَبيّة” in Arabic.

Arabic Sentence Structure

In addition to the word order, Arabic also has a unique sentence structure. It follows a VSO (verb-subject-object) pattern, with the verb being the most important element in a sentence. This means that the verb carries the tense, person, and number, while the subject and object are only marked for gender and number.

It is important to pay attention to the verb and its conjugation in order to create well-formed sentences in Arabic. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as when the verb is in the past tense or when the subject is a pronoun.

Why is Precise Adherence to VSO Structure Important in Arabic Sentences ?

There are a few key reasons why precise adherence to VSO (verb-subject-object) structure is so important in Arabic sentences:

• Word order indicates grammatical rules – In Arabic, the position of words conveys whether a noun is functioning as the subject, object, etc. Moving things around changes the meaning.
• Agreement is based on subject/verb placement – Verbs must agree with gender/number of the subject. If the subject isn’t clearly first, agreement errors can occur.
• Prepositions provide clues about grammatical cases – The roles of nouns linked by prepositions are deduced from their adjacency to other parts of speech.
• Pronouns are suffixed to verb for subject/object – Pronoun positions would be ambiguous without stable word slots signaling what is being referred to.
• Nominal sentences rely on structural cues – In sentences without explicit verbs, context provided by other elements assists understanding roles.
• Vocabulary interpretation depends on structural context – Ambiguities can arise where words’ intended senses are deciphered from how they relate positionally to others.
• Natural flow of ideas is disrupted – Shifting word order makes sentences feel ungrammatical and challenging to parse for meaning.

Strict adherence to VSO provides a predictable scaffold that verbs can hand from and noun roles can latch onto cleanly. It ensures grammatical clarity.

How Word Order Issues Can Affect the Meaning of a Sentence?

Any minor change in word order changes the meaning by altering the grammatical roles of subjects, objects, and implied actions. Precise adherence to VSO structure is important. For example:

• عَزَفَ الولدُ القيثارَة (The boy played the guitar): عَزَفَ القيثارَة الولد (The guitar played the boy)
• أكلَ الرَجلُ التفاحَة (The man ate the apple): أكلَ التفاحَةَ الرَجل (The apple ate the man)

Tenses and Moods

Arabic has three main tenses: the present tense, the past tense, and the future tense. The present tense is used to describe actions or events that are happening now. The past tense is used to describe actions or events that happened in the past. The future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.

Arabic also has three main moods: the indicative mood, the subjunctive mood, and the imperative mood. The indicative mood is used to describe facts or statements that are true. The subjunctive mood is used to describe actions or events that are possible or hypothetical. The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests.

How to Learn Arabic Grammar

Learning Arabic grammar can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. The best way to learn Arabic grammar is through practice and immersion. It is important to study Arabic basics and to study the rules to understand them, but it is equally important to apply them in real-life situations.

This can be done through reading, writing, and speaking in Arabic. Additionally, surrounding yourself with the language through media, such as movies, TV shows, and news, can also improve your understanding and fluency in Arabic grammar. Also, there are a number of resources available to help you learn Arabic grammar, including textbooks, online courses, and private tutors. With a little effort, you can master grammar rules and become a fluent speaker of the language.

How to Write Arabic Sentences : Practicing Arabic Grammar

To practice your Arabic grammar skills, it is important to make sentences in Arabic. This can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and skills, it can become easier. To write Arabic sentences, one must first understand the rules of grammar. Then, it is important to pay attention to the word order and sentence structure.

Actually, this can be done by starting with simple sentences and gradually incorporating more complex structures and vocabulary. It is also helpful to have an Arabic grammar guide or textbook to refer to for guidance and clarification. With regular practice and patience, you will become more comfortable and confident to make sentences in Arabic.

Some Common Mistakes that Non-Native Speakers Make When Learning Arabic Grammar

• Incorrect agreement of adjectives/nouns – Failing to match gender and number when an adjective describes a noun.
• Word order issues – Placing verbs, subjects, objects in the incorrect sequence based on the rules of VSO language structure.
• Mistakes with definite articles – Forgetting or misusing “al” to specify nouns, which changes meaning.
• Improper use of case endings – Confusing nominative, accusative, and genitive endings, which obscures intended meaning.
• Inconsistent idiom and preposition usage – Applying literal translations from other languages inaccurately.
• Conjugation errors – Memorizing verb stems incorrectly, resulting in mismatches in tense, aspect, mood, and person agreement.
• Subject/verb disagreement – Mixing up verbs for masculine/feminine or singular/plural subjects.
• Issues with broken plurals – Struggling to recognize and apply correct irregular plural forms.
• Neglecting diacritical marks – Leaving out important dots, kasrahs and shaddahs that affect phonetic interpretation.
• Confusing active/passive voice constructions – Reversing who is doing the action in passive sentences.
• Regular practice and feedback from instructors can help non-native learners overcome these types of predictable errors.

In conclusion, Arabic grammar is an essential aspect of the language and is crucial for effective communication. By understanding Arabic basics, word order, sentence structure, and grammar rules, learners can improve their skills and fluency in Arabic. It may seem challenging at first, but with dedication and practice, it can be mastered. So don’t be afraid to dive into the world of Arabic grammar and explore all its intricacies and beauty. Happy learning!

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136 Core Arabic Words – Basic Arabic Words to Get You Familiar With The Language

Learning any new language can be quite a tough process, but it is easier with the right tools and discipline. Learning Arabic, for example, may seem like a daunting task at first glance. Yet, what if I tell you that knowing a few basic Arabic words will help you in mastering the language?!

In this post, I’ll be writing using الابجدية (Arabic abjad), the Arabic alphabet. It’s better to start with learning the alphabet before diving into the language itself.

Additionally, please note that I am covering words in Modern Standard Arabic in this post.

Mmm… It may seem tricky and foreign. The good news? Arabic is actually a phonetic language that follows a very consistent pronunciation system.

Also, bear in mind that the transliterations I put between brackets aren’t following a guideline, rather, they’re just there to help you out.

This article  is helpful as a guide to learning the Arabic letters and script.

Let’s get started!

Table of contents

11 most important basic arabic words, 12 arabic pronouns, arabic words for time, arabic words for places, arabic words for things, arabic words for people, 27 common arabic verbs, 19 simple arabic adjectives and adverbs, 5 core arabic conjunctions and connectors, bonus: 15 cool arabic phrases to talk in the north african street slang, modern standard arabic vs dialects, how to learn and speak arabic words fluently faster.

If you’re only going to learn 11 Arabic words, these are the first ones you should consider!

• “Peace be upon you” – السلام عليكم ( As-aalaam alaikum )
• “Good morning” – صباح الخير ( Sabah al-khair )
• “Hello” – مرحبا ( Marhaban )
• “Goodbye” – مع السلامة ( ma-aa salama ) or الى اللقاء ( ila lika-e )
• “Yes” – نعم ( Na-am )
• “No” – لا ( La )
• “Okay” – حسنا ( Hasanan )
• “Please” – من فضلك ( min fadlik )
• “Thank you” – شكرا ( chokran )
• “You’re welcome” – لا شكر على واجب ( La chokra ala wajib )
• “I’m sorry” – انا اسف ( Ana asif )
• “I don’t know” – لا أعرف ( La aa-ref )

Before moving on to other things, let’s take a look at Arabic pronouns. Memorizing Arabic pronouns will help you a lot in your learning journey.

Arabic has 12 personal pronouns. We divide these pronouns into singular, dual (for two people), and plural pronouns in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person.

Also keep in mind that all nouns in Arabic grammar are either masculine or feminine (even pronouns).

• “I” – انا ( Ana )
• “You” feminine – انتِ ( Anti )
• “You” masculine – انتَ ( Anta )
• “He” – هو ( Howwa )
• “She” – هي ( Heyya )
• “We” – نحن ( NaHnu )
• “You” – انتما ( Antuma )
• “They” – هما ( Humaa )
• “You” feminine – انتن ( Antunna )
• “You” masculine – انتم ( Antum )
• “They” feminine – هن ( Hunna )
• “They” masculine – هم ( Hum )

47 Basic Arabic Words

Spoken by over 200 million speakers, Arabic is the world’s 6th most spoken language. It has about 12.3 million words, which is 20 times the number of words in English. That is a lot of words to learn!

Yet, here’s the deal: You only need to learn about 5% to start speaking Arabic comfortably. Benny Lewis, founder of  Fluent in 3 Months , suggests that one of the best ways to hack a language is by learning it based on words used every day.

Here are the words you’ll often use when in an Arabic speaking environment.

• “Day” – يوم ( Yawm )
• “Week” – أسبوع ( usboue )
• “Month” – شهر ( Cha-Hr )
• “Year” – سنة ( Sana )
• “Today” – اليوم ( Al’yawm )
• “Yesterday” – امس ( Ams )
• “Tomorrow” – غدا ( Ghadan )
• “Hour” – ساعة ( Sa’aa )
• “Minute” – دقيقة ( Daqiqa )
• “Time” – زمن ( Zaman )
• “Before” – قبل ( Qabl )
• “After” – بعد ( Ba’aad )
• “Now” – الان ( Al’aan )
• “Here” – هنا ( Huna )
• “There” – هناك ( Hunak )
• “Place” – مكان ( Makan )
• “School” – مدرسة ( Madrassa )
• “Shop” – متجر ( Matjar )
• “Work” – عمل ( Aamal )
• “Bathroom” – ( Hamam ) حمام
• “City” – مدينة ( Madina )
• “Country” – دولة ( Dawla )
• “Room” – غرفة ( Ghurfa )
• “Mosque” – مسجد ( Masjid )
• “Morocco” – مغرب ( Maghreb )
• “Airport” – مطار ( Matar )
• “Thing” – شيء ( Chay’a )
• “Nothing” – لا شيء ( La chay’a )
• “House” – منزل ( Manzil )
• “Car” – سيارة ( Sayyara )
• “Words” – كلمات ( Kalimat )
• “Language” – لغة ( Logha )
• “Water” – ماء ( Ma-aa )
• “Movie” – فيلم ( Film )
• “Food” – أكل ( Akl )
• “Tea” – شاي ( Chai )
• “Phone” – هاتف ( Hatif )
• “Woman” – امرأة ( Imra-aa )
• “Man” – رجل ( Rajul )
• “Girl” – بنت ( Bint )
• “Boy” – ولد ( Walad )
• “Friend” – صديق ( Sadik )
• “Person” – شخص ( Chakhs )
• “Husband” – زوج ( Zawj )
• “Wife” – زوجة ( Zawja )
• “Family” – عائلة ( A-ila )
• “Name” – اسم ( Ism )

Of course, to form coherent sentences, you’ll need verbs.

Below are the 27 most common Arabic verbs you need to know.

• “To do” – يفعل ( Yaf’al )
• “To be” – يكون ( Yakun )
• “To become” – يصبح ( YusbiH )
• “To say” – يقول ( Yaqol )
• “To come” – ياتي ( Ya’ati )
• “To go” – يمشي ( Yamshi )
• “To arrive” – يصل ( Yasil )
• “To see” – يرى ( Yaraa ) 2* “To send” – يرسل ( Yursil )
• “To have” – يملك ( Yamlek )
• “To take” – يأخذ ( Ya’akhuz )
• “To wait” – ينتظر ( Yantadir )
• “To meet” – يلتقي ( Yaltaqi )
• “To live” – يعيش ( Yaa’ish )
• “To think” – يفكر ( Yufakker )
• “To give” – يعطي ( Yua’ti )
• “To receive” – يتلقى ( Yatalaqa )
• “To know” – يعرف ( Ya’arif )
• “To make” – يصنع ( Yasnaa )
• “To use” – يستعمل ( Yasta’mil )
• “To learn” – يتعلم ( Yata’alam )
• “To eat” – يأكل ( Ya’akul )
• “To drink” – يشرب ( Yashrub )
• “To laugh” – يضحك ( YadHak )
• “To read” – يقرا ( Yaqraa )
• “To like” – يحب ( Yuhibb )
• “To write” – يكتب( Yaktub )

I think it’s magical how people can describe the same thing in many different ways in Arabic. It adds a lot of personality and flavor to conversations!

Here are 19 simple Arabic adjectives and adverbs that will boost your conversational skills.

• “Many, lots of” – كثير ( Katheer )
• “Few” – قليل ( Qalil )
• “Big” – كبير ( Kabir )
• “Small” – صغير ( Saghir )
• “Tall” – طويل ( Tawil )
• “Short” – قصير ( Qasir )
• “Near” – قريب ( Qarib )
• “Far” – بعيد ( Ba’id )
• “Good, nice” – جيد ( Jayyed )
• “Bad” – سيء ( Saye’ )
• “Easy” – سهل ( Sahl )
• “Difficult” – صعب ( Saab )
• “Beautiful” – جميل ( Jamil )
• “Ugly” – قبيح ( QabiH )
• “Delicious” – لذيذ ( Laziz )
• “Hot” – سخن ( Sakhn )
• “Cold” – بارد ( Bared )
• “Very” – جدا ( Jidan )

Conjunction and connectors are very essential in making you sound more fluent. Also, it gives you a chance to take a moment to better organize your thoughts and express yourself.

Below are the five most common ones that you’ll use daily.

• “But, however” – لكن ( Lakin )
• “Also” – و ( Wa )
• “For example” – مثلا ( Mathalan )
• “So” – لذا ( leza )
• “Then” – ثم ( Thomma ) or بعدها ( baedaha )

Being the official language spoken in 25 countries, it is reasonable that various Arabic “dialects” exist.

Here, we’ll focus on Darija, the dialect of Arabic spoken in Morocco. It is a bit more difficult compared to other regional dialects of Arabic. But, knowing some basics will definitely make you loved by the locals.

Want to sound more natural while enjoying your time in Morocco? Here are 15 phrases that’ll make you stand out.

• “What’s up?” – لاباس عليك؟ ( Labas ‘lik? )
• “I want to go.” – بغيت نمشي ( Brit nmchi )
• “I want” – بغيت ( Brit )
• “Do you understand me?” – فهمتيني؟ ( Fhemtini? )
• “What is it?” – شنو هادا؟ ( Shnu hada? )
• “How much is it?” – شحال هادا؟ ( Shehal hada? )
• “That is too expensive.” – هادا غالي بزاف ( Hada rali bezzaf )
• “No, that is too much” – لا,هادشي بزاف ( La, hadchi bezzaf )
• “This is a good price” – هادا ثمن مزيان ( Hada taman mezyan )
• “I need…” – خصني ( Khassni )
• “All clear” – صافي ( Safi )
• “All right” – واخا ( Wakha )
• “God willing” – ان شاء الله ( Insha-Allah )
• “Let’s go.” – يلاه ( Yallah )
• “Nothing” – والو ( Walou )

I understand how overwhelming it may be to learn Arabic, especially if you’re not familiar with its alphabet and pronunciations. But it’s definitely an enriching journey that you won’t regret!

Having said that, there’s one thing you need to know.

If you’re learning Arabic to consume the media or for a professional setting, Modern Standard Arabic is the way to go. But, if your goal is to learn to  speak  Arabic, I’d suggest choosing a variety of Arabic and sticking with it.

Why is this important?

Well, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) isn’t actually spoken as a native language in any country. Each country has its own “form” of Arabic. In fact, you may be surprised to find that different dialects of Arabic are spoken in the same country.

To sum it up, define first what your learning objectives are. If they fall within a formal context (think political), start with MSA. If it’s to hold a conversation and get to know people, proceed to pick the country or culture you’re most interested in and learn its “dialect.”

Check out this  article  to know more about why you shouldn’t learn MSA before a dialect!

Now that you know some basic Arabic words, you might be wondering where to go next. If possible, immersion is the best way to learn any language, least of all Arabic. That way, you are forced to interact with native speakers and pushed to learn as much as possible.

But, if that’s not possible for you, using  frequency lists  is super helpful! This is actually a great tool even while staying in your target country.

Frequency lists are simply a collection of words most frequently used in a language. For example, learning the 100 most frequently used words in English is equivalent to learning about 25% of all English writing. Big time and energy saving, isn’t that right?

Start by choosing a daily target of the number of words to learn regularly. Let’s say you want to learn 8 words per day. Be consistent and adamant on achieving this goal every day. Practice using the words you’ve learned so far in simple sentences.

I’m trying the frequency lists method to learn Turkish. And while I’m far from trying to read any Turkish book, I’m confident I’ll get there in no time.

Talking with native speakers (whether that is online or face-to-face) is also a great way to learn Arabic. You can use platforms such as  Preply  to find great tutors. It’s a  Fi3M  favorite!

You can try it along the  Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp  and start speaking fluently in as little as 90 days.

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How to write arabic in ms word.

Arabic, as well as most languages, is fully supported in Microsoft Word 2013. However, you have to add the language to your computer if you want to type in Arabic. The same process works for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.

Click the Language icon in the Windows Task Bar -- which is ENG if you normally type in English. Select Language Preferences .

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Click the Add a Language icon.

Select Arabic from the list of languages. Languages are listed in alphabetical order in English, and Arabic is in the first column.

Select a country. The country you choose affects your keyboard layout. Jordanian Arabic, for example, uses the Arabic 101 keyboard layout. If you aren't connecting an Arabic keyboard to your computer, you can choose any country from the list.

Click the Arabic language if you want to set it as the default language and click the Set as Default button. If you don't know which keyboard layout your selected country uses, click Options . To display Windows menus and icons in Arabic, click Options and then download the Arabic Language Pack .

Go to the MSDN Windows Keyboard Layouts website. Click the Menu and select the Arabic keyboard layout supported by the country you chose. A small pop-up window opens with a keyboard map, which you can move to the corner of your desktop while working in Word.

Launch Word. To type in Arabic, click the Language icon in the Task Bar and select Arabic .

Type the text that you want, using the Keyboard Map as a guide. Note that the text appears from right to left while typing in Arabic. Change the Font and Font Size as desired using the Home ribbon options, just as you would when working on text in English.

To add Spelling and Language support for Arabic in Word, click the File menu, select Options and then click Language . Click the Not Installed link beside the Arabic language and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Translation of "assignment" in Arabic. Noun. مهمّة f انتداب m تكليف m تعيين m إحالة f واجب m تخصيص m تنازل إسناد m. توزيع m. Show more. I think this is a very good assignment for you. وأعتقد أن هذا هو مهمة جيدة للغاية بالنسبة لك. If you want, I can provide an ...

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Arabic Word Order. One of the first challenges that learners of Arabic face is the word order. Unlike English, where the subject comes before the verb, Arabic follows a strict VSO (verb-subject-object) structure. This means that the verb always comes first in a sentence, followed by the subject and then the object.

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To add Spelling and Language support for Arabic in Word, click the File menu, select Options and then click Language. Click the Not Installed link beside the Arabic language and follow the onscreen instructions. Adding Arabic to your Windows languages allows you to type in Arabic in Word 2013, without needing to connect an Arabic keyboard.

Arabic translation: تخصيص /نقل ملكية/ تنازل. (1) Assignment. Neither the first party nor Company may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party hereto; except to the extent that Company may subcontract its work on the basis of ob-training specialized expertise ...

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5 facts about Arabic speakers in the U.S.

Arabic has become a much more widely spoken language in the United States in recent decades. The number of people ages 5 and older who speak Arabic at home in the U.S. rose from 215,000 in 1980 to 1.4 million in 2021, making it the nation’s seventh-most common non-English language spoken at home. Arabic speakers represent several nationalities and include both immigrants and those born in the U.S.

Here are five facts about Arabic speakers in the U.S., based on a Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data.

Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to examine the number and share of Arabic speakers and speakers of other non-English languages in the United States among individuals ages 5 and older. It uses microdata from 1% samples of the 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses and the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 and 2021 American Community Surveys accessed through Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) from the University of Minnesota.

Because Arabic is one of the official languages of more than 20 countries, mostly in the Middle East or North Africa, Arabic speakers in the U.S. represent a large, multi-national group. Arabic speakers are defined as those who report speaking Arabic or a Near East Arabic dialect (such as Syriac, Aramaic, Chaldean or Syrian). In 2021, about 95% of Arabic speakers report speaking Arabic at home, while the other 5% report speaking a Near East Arabic dialect. The Census Bureau only collects language data for those who are ages 5 and older.

Another approach to analyzing the share of the U.S. population with an Arab background could use the Census Bureau’s data on self-reported Arab ancestry. However, because many people with Arab ancestry tend to report an ancestry related to their nationality or ethnic group (e.g., Iraqi or Egyptian) instead of their Arab ancestry, the ancestry variable identifies a much smaller group of the U.S. population as Arab than this analysis of Arabic speakers.

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The number of Arabic speakers in the U.S. has increased dramatically since 1980, surpassing the numbers of people who speak other languages that were once more common among U.S. immigrants. For example, while the numbers of people in the U.S. who speak German or Italian at home have declined by 36% and 68%, respectively, from 1980 to 2021, the number speaking Arabic at home has grown by 581% during that time. Growth in the number of Arabic speakers has easily outpaced growth among speakers of several other languages from the Middle East, such as Persian/Farsi, Hebrew and Turkish.

The share of the U.S. population speaking Arabic at home has also grown immensely, though it remains small. In 1980, those who spoke Arabic at home accounted for only 0.10% of the U.S. population ages 5 and older. By 2021, this share had grown to 0.46%. In other words, about 46 of every 10,000 people in the U.S. ages 5 and older speak Arabic at home.

Immigrants account for around two-thirds of those who speak Arabic at home in the U.S. However, the reverse is true when looking only at the youngest Arabic speakers: Among those ages 5 to 17, about two-thirds are U.S. born.

The number of Arabic speakers who were born in the U.S. is larger than the number born in any single foreign country. While 28% of all Arabic speakers were born in the U.S., just 13% were born in Iraq and 13% were born in Egypt, the next-most common origins of U.S. Arabic speakers.

About half of all Arabic speakers in the U.S. (53%) live in just five states. California has the highest share of any state at 17%, followed by Michigan (14%), Texas (8%), New York (7%) and New Jersey (6%).

Every region of the U.S. is home to a substantial share of the Arabic-speaking population. The South (28%) and Midwest (27%) have the highest shares, while the Northeast (21%) has the lowest share. The population that does not speak Arabic at home, by comparison, has a different geographic distribution. Non-Arabic speakers are more likely than Arabic speakers to live in the South (38% vs. 28%) and less likely to live in the Midwest (21% vs. 27%).

The Detroit region has the most Arabic speakers of any U.S. metro area. About 190,000 Arabic speakers live in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area in Michigan. They represent about 13% of all Arabic speakers in the U.S. and 91% of those in Michigan.

The next-most common metro areas for Arabic speakers are New York-Newark-Jersey City (155,000) and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (85,000). Overall, about half of the U.S. Arabic-speaking population lives in the top 10 metro areas.

The Detroit metro area also has the largest concentration of Arabic speakers, with 4.7% of the population ages 5 and older speaking Arabic at home. Only five other metro areas with more than 250,000 people have Arabic-speaking populations that exceed 1.0% of the total population. Three of those are in California: the Modesto, San Diego-Carlsbad and Visalia-Porterville metro areas.

About two-thirds of Arabic speakers (66%) are proficient in English, up from 54% in 1980. By comparison, English proficiency has risen less among people who speak another non-English language at home, from 56% in 1980 to 62% in 2021.

Notably, both immigrant and U.S.-born Arabic speakers have contributed to the increase in English proficiency among Arabic speakers. From 1980 to 2021, the share of immigrant Arabic speakers who are proficient in English rose from 47% to 57%, while for U.S.-born Arabic speakers it rose from 77% to 87%.

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ITV’s international affairs editor became unwell while presenting News at Ten on Friday and is recovering at home

Rageh Omaar has thanked everyone for their “kindness and good wishes” as he recovers at home on Saturday after being treated in hospital.

The ITV News international affairs editor was presenting the News at Ten on Friday evening when he appeared shaky and to be having difficulty reading the news bulletins.

The incident sparked widespread concern from viewers on social media.

In a statement shared by ITV News, Omaar said: “I would like to thank everyone for their kindness and good wishes, especially all the medical staff, all my wonderful colleagues at ITV News, and our viewers who expressed concern. At the time, I was determined to finish presenting the programme. I am grateful for all the support I’ve been given.”

An ITV News spokesperson said: “We appreciate viewers of last night’s News at Ten were concerned about Rageh Omaar’s wellbeing.

“Following medical treatment at hospital, he is now recovering at home with his family. We are wishing Rageh a speedy recovery and look forward to him being back on screen when he feels ready.”

No further details were given about the journalist’s condition.

Omaar finished the broadcast, but a rerun of the programme was pulled from ITV’s +1 channel . A message was shown telling viewers that ITV was “temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service. We will resume shortly”.

Marverine Cole, a newsreader for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, wished Omaar “all the very best” in a message on X . The Channel 4 journalist Ayshah Tull also wished him “a speedy recovery” on the platform, adding that she was sending her “love to his family at what was a very worrying time for them”.

Omaar covers major global news stories as the international affairs editor, and presents ITV’s current affairs programme On Assignment. He joined ITV in 2013 as a special correspondent and presenter for ITV News, before being promoted to international affairs editor the following year.

The 56-year-old began his journalistic career in 1990 at the Voice newspaper in London, before moving to Ethiopia as a freelance foreign correspondent.

A former BBC senior foreign correspondent, Omaar became a household name during the 2003 invasion of Iraq while reporting from a hotel rooftop in Baghdad. He has written a book about the period, called Revolution Day, exploring the impact of Saddam Hussein’s regime and UN sanctions on Iraqi civilians.

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