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Arabic frequency list

No. 10 in Arabic

أو

"أو" means "or" in English.

In a sentence

  • هل ترغب بشاي أو قهوة؟

    Would you like tea or coffee?

    In this sentence, the word 'أو' is used as a conjunction indicating a choice between two options.

  • أحتاج إلى سيارة بيضاء أو سوداء.

    I need a white car or a black car.

    Here, 'أو' signifies a potential selection or alternative between two possible characteristics.

  • يمكنك الإتصال بي عبر الهاتف أو البريد الإلكتروني.

    You can contact me via phone or email.

    In this example, 'أو' expresses an alternative method or means of communication.

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