Arabic Word · Intermediate
عالم
universe, cosmos, existence
Pronunciation: /ʕaː.lam/
Meaning
universe, cosmos, existence
Example
فِي ٱلْعَالَمِ سَيَكُونُ لَكُمْ ضِيقٌ، وَلَكِنْ ثِقُوا: أَنَا قَدْ غَلَبْتُ ٱلْعَالَمَ.
In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
Practice tips
- Practice عالم out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.