Arabic Word of the Week 2024 - in pictures

  • The Arabic word for watermelon, batikh, has become a symbol of Palestine. All photos: The National
    The Arabic word for watermelon, batikh, has become a symbol of Palestine. All photos: The National
  • The Arabic word for union, etihad, is intrinsically connected to the UAE
    The Arabic word for union, etihad, is intrinsically connected to the UAE
  • The Arabic for water, ma'a, is a universal symbol for rebirth
    The Arabic for water, ma'a, is a universal symbol for rebirth
  • The Arabic for echo, sada, is a literary device in poetry
    The Arabic for echo, sada, is a literary device in poetry
  • Aasal, the Arabic word for honey can also be used in a complimentary manner
    Aasal, the Arabic word for honey can also be used in a complimentary manner
  • Jisim, the Arabic word for body extends across chemistry, medicine and aphorisms
    Jisim, the Arabic word for body extends across chemistry, medicine and aphorisms
  • Jawab, the Arabic for answer resonates with knowledge
    Jawab, the Arabic for answer resonates with knowledge
  • Fikir is the Arabic word for think or to think
    Fikir is the Arabic word for think or to think
  • The Arabic word for hissan or horse can have more than one origin
    The Arabic word for hissan or horse can have more than one origin
  • The Arabic word shaghaf or passion refers to intense love
    The Arabic word shaghaf or passion refers to intense love
  • The Arabic word teen or onion doesn't have a clear Arabic source
    The Arabic word teen or onion doesn't have a clear Arabic source
  • The Arabic word saraha means honesty
    The Arabic word saraha means honesty
  • Tamir, the Arabic word for date is a fruit that has over 400 variations
    Tamir, the Arabic word for date is a fruit that has over 400 variations
  • The Arabic word for tongue, lisan, is connected to the idea of truth
    The Arabic word for tongue, lisan, is connected to the idea of truth
  • The Arabic word for olive, zaytoon, is also the word for olive tree
    The Arabic word for olive, zaytoon, is also the word for olive tree
  • The Arabic word for sign, alama, has several meanings
    The Arabic word for sign, alama, has several meanings