Reading Direction and Word Formation
Arabic is written from right to left (RTL). Letters connect to each other to form words.
Let's practice reading some simple Arabic words!
Click on each word to hear its pronunciation and see how letters connect!
Simple 3-Letter Words
كتب
ك +
ت +
ب
kataba (he wrote)
بيت
ب +
ي +
ت
bayt (house)
نور
ن +
و +
ر
noor (light)
قلم
ق +
ل +
م
qalam (pen)
Common Arabic Words
مدرسة
م +
د +
ر +
س +
ة
madrasa (school)
مكتبة
م +
ك +
ت +
ب +
ة
maktaba (library)
مطبخ
م +
ط +
ب +
خ
matbakh (kitchen)
حديقة
ح +
د +
ي +
ق +
ة
hadiqa (garden/park)
Reading Tips:
- 🡺 Always read from right to left
- 🔗 Letters connect within words
- 🔤 Some letters don't connect to the next letter
- 📝 Practice recognizing letter shapes in different positions
