Arabic · Food & Drink

ماء

ma'

Water

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The clear liquid essential for life.

Example

أعطني كوب ماء من فضلك.

Give me a glass of water, please.

Etymology

'ماء' (ma') means 'water' and has ancient roots in Arabic, deeply tied to life and sustenance in desert cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'ma' is used universally in both spoken and written Arabic, across all regions and dialects, being a fundamental term in everyday life.

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