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Arabic in Cards

English Words from Arabic

Everyday English words, each with a journey from Arabic – and some came back home.

53 cards

Why these cards?

English has far more words from Arabic than any set of cards could hold. These are samples, chosen on three conditions: two standard English dictionaries confirm the Arabic origin, the word is one you use every day, and its journey has a story. The series grows as we find more.