Arabic · word
على
ʿalā
on
/ʕa.laː/preposition
Meanings
- preposition · A1
Used to indicate position on a surface, location, or direction.
الكِتابُ عَلى المَكْتَبِ.
- preposition · A1
Used to introduce the reason or subject of gratitude, praise, or apology.
شُكْرًا عَلى المُساعَدَةِ.
- preposition · A2
Used to express duty, obligation, or necessity.
عَلَيْكَ أَنْ تَرْتَاحَ الآنَ.
Appears in 19 scenarios
Ask for the bathroomAsk an employee where to find the restroom. Ask where the station isAsk a local how to reach the nearest train station. Follow basic directionsListen to directions to go straight and turn left. Find your train platformAsk station staff which platform your train leaves from. Ask for the Wi-Fi passwordAsk the barista for the password to get online. Say you are hungryTell your friend you want to eat something soon.
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