Arabic · Numbers & Time

واحد

wahid

One

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number one.

Example

أريد كوبا واحدا من الشاي.

I want one cup of tea.

Etymology

'واحد' (Wahid) is the Arabic term for 'one' and has ancient roots in Semitic languages, signifying singularity or unity.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in numerical contexts, commonly understood across all Arabic dialects.

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