This is the 4200th most frequent Arabic word.
قبلة
"قبلة" means "kiss" or "direction of prayer (qibla)" in English, depending on context.
The word "قبلة" here refers to the direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayers.
ذهبت إلى مكة لأداء العمرة، واتجهت نحو القبلة.
I went to Mecca to perform Umrah, and I faced the Qibla.
The word "قبلة" in this sentence means 'kiss,' showing affection.
استأذن من الجميع ليعطي أمه قبلة على جبينها.
He excused himself from everyone to give his mother a kiss on her forehead.
The word "قبلة" here is used metaphorically to mean a 'destination' or 'sought-after place.'