How to use the definite article in Arabic

How to use the definite article in Arabic

You want to learn how to use the definite article in Arabic? You've come to the right place! Scroll down and see the short Arabic lessons complete with useful examples. The apple, the house, the book... we'll teach you about the Arabic definite article in a simple, clear and enjoyable way.

The Arabic definite article

The definite article is what we call the word 'the' in English. The definite article is used with nouns. The English definite article 'the' is 'al' in Arabic.

Examples

at tāťir
the bird
al úm
the mother
al kitāb
the book
al usbúwa
the week
al béyit
the house
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