Arabic · Family & People

عائلة

'a'ila

Family

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

Example

عندي عائلة سعيدة.

I have a happy family.

Etymology

'عائلة' ('a'ila) comes from the root that implies gathering or union, reflecting the concept of family in a broader societal context.

How & Where It’s Used

'aila' is predominantly used in both spoken and written forms within formal and informal settings, widely across the Arab world.

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