Directions in Arabic

These words help you talk about directions and locations in Arabic.

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Glossary · Arabic

  • 01
    شمال[shimaal]
    north
  • 02
    جنوب[janoob]
    south
  • 03
    شرق[sharq]
    east
  • 04
    غرب[gharb]
    west
  • 05
    يسار[yasar]
    left
  • 06
    يمين[yameen]
    right
  • 07
    مباشر[mubaashir]
    straight
  • 08
    هنا[huna]
    here
Directions in Arabic — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. المكتبة شمال هنا.

    The library is north of here.

  2. امشِ مباشرة ثم خذ اليمين.

    Walk straight then take the right.

  3. الحديقة غرب المدرسة.

    The park is west of the school.

  4. المطعم على اليسار.

    The restaurant is on the left.

  5. الجامعة جنوب المدينة.

    The university is south of the city.

  6. هل أنت هنا؟

    Are you here?