Arabic Word of the Day
سؤال
/su-AAL/ • noun — 15th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: a question; something asked to obtain information
Examples
- عندي سؤال.
(I have a question.) - هل يمكنك أن تشرح السؤال مرة أخرى؟
(Can you explain the question again?) - الأسئلة في الامتحان كانت صعبة.
(The questions on the exam were difficult.)
Synonyms
- استفسار
- استعلام
سؤال is the common word for 'question' in both spoken and written Arabic. Use it when asking for information (e.g., 'عندي سؤال' = 'I have a question') or when referring to questions in tests, conversations, or interviews. The plural is 'أسئلة'. For the verb 'to ask a question' use 'سأل' or the more common colloquial 'يسأل'.
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