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Arabic frequency list

No. 431 in Arabic

او

"او" means "or" in English.

In a sentence

  • هل ترغب بالقهوة او الشاي؟

    Would you like coffee or tea?

    Here, 'او' is used as a conjunction to offer a choice between two options.

  • يمكنك الذهاب مشياً او بالحافلة.

    You can go on foot or by bus.

    In this sentence, 'او' indicates alternative modes of achieving the same goal.

  • يبدو مرهقاً، او ربما هو مستغرق في التفكير.

    He seems tired, or perhaps he is deep in thought.

    Here, 'او' suggests a hypothetical alternative explanation or reasoning.

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