No. 272 in Arabic
الأخرى
The other.
In a sentence
ذهبت إلى المكتبة بالأمس، وفي اليوم الآخر زرت المتحف.
I went to the library yesterday, and on the other day, I visited the museum.
Here, "الآخر" (other) is used to describe a day distinct from the previously mentioned one, thereby specifying a different time context.
في الجهة الأخرى من الشارع توجد الحديقة العامة.
On the other side of the street is the public park.
"الأخرى" is used here to reference another specific location relative to a previously mentioned or understood point of reference.
الأخت الأخرى اختارت دراسة الأدب بدلاً من العلوم.
The other sister chose to study literature instead of science.
In this sentence, "الأخرى" (other) specifies one sister among a group, distinguishing her choice from others.
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