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There are 8 Arabic words for the word cousin: ibn 3am (male cousin from the paternal uncle). ibn khal (male cousin from the maternal uncle). bint 3am (female cousin from the paternal uncle). bint khal (female cousin from the maternal uncle). Then there are cousins from the paternal and maternal aunts: ibn 3amma (male cousin from the paternal aunt). ibn khalah (male cousin from the maternal aunt). bint 3ammah (female cousin from the paternal aunt). bint khalah (female cousin from the maternal aunt). Having so many words in a language indicates the importance of family in Arab culture and the importance of being able to place members exactly on the family tree. Learning a language involves learning its culture as well. Learning Arabic online and studying the words of a family free is made possible through http://www.arabacademy.com
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How is a person an Arab American?
If he is an American citizen from Arab descent. "Arab" usually meaning ' any person from anywhere in the Middle East' whose family speaks Arabic, not including Jews, Circassians, Persians, or Turks. An Arab-American is simply an American who has Arab ethnicity. Usually Arab-Americans can trace their family back to a country in the Middle East or North Africa. There are a large number of Christian Arab-Americans, who are typically first or second generation Americans, and large number of Muslim Arab-Americans, who are typically foreign-born or first generation Americans.
What does cousin by marriage mean?
Not your cousin but married to your cousin. Or can mean Cousin on other side of family.
How many Arab Americans are in the Senate?
1
What has the author Randa Kayyali written?
Randa Kayyali has written: 'The Arab Americans' -- subject(s): Arab Americans, Emigration and immigration, History, Immigrants, Social conditions, Social life and customs
What does mon cousin in french mean?
My [male] cousin
What does The word should be as cousin to the deed mean?
This phrase means that saying you will do something is not the same as actually doing it. Actions speak louder than words.
Which region is most closely related to Arab Americans?
A+ Middle East
How many Arab-Americans are there in the US?
There are five Arab-American Congressmen in the House of Representatives: Nick Rahall, Darrell Issa, Charles Boustany, Jr., Justin Amash, and Richard Hanna. It is interesting to note that all of these representatives are Christians, not Muslims. (Rahall is Presbyterian, Issa and Amash are Greek Orthodox, Boustany is Episcopalian, and Hanna is Catholic.)
What contributions have Arab Americans made to American entertainment?
Shakira's dad is Lebanese.
What has the author Jonathan Curiel written?
Jonathan Curiel has written: 'Al' America' -- subject(s): Arab Americans, Arab Civilization, Arab influences, Civilization, Civilization, Arab, Civilization, Islamic, Islamic Civilization, Islamic influences, Muslims
What does it mean if your cousin lets other people do stuff and not you what does it mean?
Sounds like you need a new cousin.
When you ask your cousin ''am i cute'' and he says ''no your my cousin'' what does that mean?
Probarbly joking
