English - Arabic Dictionary
/ˈænd/
And is a conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. In Arabic, it is translated as و (wa).
| # | Type | English | Arabic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | conjunction | and used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera | و |
| 2 | conjunction | and used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order | و |
I like coffee and tea.
أنا أحب القهوة والشاي.
She went to the store and bought milk.
ذهبت إلى المتجر واشترت الحليب.
He studied hard and passed the exam.
ذاكر بجد ونجح في الامتحان.
The Arabic و (wa) connects words and clauses just like English 'and'. When و precedes a word beginning with a vowel, it attaches directly to that word. Use و to link similar items or to show sequence of events; it is equally common in formal and informal speech.
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