Arabic · Numbers & Time
ألف
alf
Thousand
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
عمر هذه المدينة أكثر من ألف سنة.
This city is more than a thousand years old.
Etymology
The word 'ألف' (alf) derives from the root 'أ ل ف' (ʔ-l-f), pertaining to the concept of a thousand. It has maintained its form and meaning throughout the history of the Arabic language.
How & Where It’s Used
'ألف' is frequently used in both spoken and written Arabic, typically found in formal contexts such as finance, literature, and statistics.