arabic
word
/ˈæɹəbɪk/, /ˈɛɹəbɪk/
A-ruh-bik, E-ruh-bik
/ˈærəbɪk/
A-ruh-bik
Definition
'Arabic' refers to the Semitic language spoken in many Middle Eastern and North African countries, or to things related to Arabian culture or people.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective, 'Arabic' describes language, writing, or things from Arab countries (e.g., 'Arabic music'). For ethnicity or people, use 'Arab' (not 'Arabic person'). 'Arabic' as a noun refers mostly to the language.
Spanish: árabePortuguese (BR): árabePortuguese (PT): árabeChinese (Simplified): 阿拉伯语 - 阿拉伯的Chinese (Traditional): 阿拉伯語 - 阿拉伯的Hindi: अरबीArabic: العربيةBengali: আরবিRussian: арабскийJapanese: アラビア語 - アラブの（文化など）Vietnamese: tiếng Ả Rập - Ả Rập (thuộc về văn hóa hoặc quốc gia)Korean: 아랍어 - 아랍의 (문화, 것)Turkish: Arapça - Arap (kültürüne ait)Urdu: عربیIndonesian: Arab - bahasa Arab
Example Sentences
She speaks Arabic fluently.
basic
I want to learn Arabic.
basic
Arabic is written from right to left.
basic
This recipe uses traditional Arabic spices.
natural
Do you watch movies in Arabic, or with subtitles?
natural
I love the sound of Arabic music.
natural