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Arabic frequency list

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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