Arabic

'Ishtiaq', or longing, goes beyond just saying 'I miss you'

'Fahad', or cheetah, conveys speed and quiet authority

Eid Mubarak and other ways to wish someone a happy Eid Al Fitr

'Irtibak' captures disconnection between heart and mind

Zain, or good, is a signal of reassurance

'Abaya', or cloak, is poetic and practical

‘Sakinah’, or tranquillity, has spiritual and social depth

'A'arsh', or throne, describes elevation and authority

Karaz, or cherry, adds a flavour of colour to descriptions

'Sabeel' turns a path into a moral choice

‘Halwasa’, or hallucination, helps explain moments of confusion

'Batreeq', or penguin, shows the language's ability to adapt

Himma, or ambition, reaches for meanings beyond success

‘Lulu’a’, or pearl, reflects a history of beauty and heritage

11 ways to wish someone a Happy New Year in Arabic

How 'rihla', or journey, can be a metaphor for learning