Arabic · Food & Drink
ma'
Water
The clear liquid essential for life.
أعطني كوب ماء من فضلك.
Give me a glass of water, please.
'ماء' (ma') means 'water' and has ancient roots in Arabic, deeply tied to life and sustenance in desert cultures.
'ma' is used universally in both spoken and written Arabic, across all regions and dialects, being a fundamental term in everyday life.