German word

Arabisch

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈʁaːbɪʃ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounArabic

Example

Die Grammatik des Arabischen ist schwierig.

The grammar of Arabic is difficult.

Illustration for Arabisch (Arabic)

More examples

Auf Reisen trifft man oft Leute, die nur Arabisch sprechen.

When traveling, you often meet people who speak only Arabic.

Core concept

A broad language tradition connecting a formal written standard with diverse spoken forms across Arab societies.

Common phrases

  • ein Gespräch auf Arabisch beginnen

    begin a conversation in Arabic

  • Arabisch verstehen

    understand Arabic

  • Wörter auf Arabisch lernen

    learn words in Arabic

Similar words

Standardarabisch: The commonly shared modern form of Arabic used in schools and media.
Dialekt: A regional or social variety used in everyday speech.
Hocharabisch: The formal, carefully structured form used in writing and official situations.

Definition in German

arabisch bezeichnet als Nomen die Sprache der arabischen Welt (häufig das Hocharabisch) und als Adjektiv alles, was mit Arabern oder der arabischen Kultur zu tun hat.

Word origin

Arabisch is a German borrowing based on Latin arabicus, which means 'Arab' and goes back to Greek Arabikos.

Usage tips

  • The language noun is neuter and often appears as das Arabische; the genitive form is des Arabischen.

Related words

  • Arabischkenntnisknowledge of Arabicnoun
  • Arabischsprachigkeitbeing Arabic-speakingnoun

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