Arabic · Numbers & Time
أربعة
arba'a
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
في السنة أربعة فصول.
There are four seasons in a year.
Etymology
The Arabic term 'أربعة' (arba'a) comes from the root 'أ ر ب' (ʔ-r-b), which signifies the number four. This numeral has been prevalent in Arabic texts from ancient times.
How & Where It’s Used
'أربعة' is widely used across various Arabic dialects in both formal and informal registers. It is commonly found in academic texts, daily conversation, and even children's counting games.