Arabic · Travel & Places
شارع
shari'
Street
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A road in a city or town.
Example
بيتنا في شارع هادئ.
Our house is on a quiet street.
Etymology
The word شارع (shariʿ) is derived from the root ش-ر-ع (sh-r-ʿ), which refers to the act of walking. It has historically referred to paths or roads in urban spaces.
How & Where It’s Used
شارع is widely employed in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for formal or informal discussions about roads and infrastructure.