In Arabic is there a polite word for "you" (that you would use when talking to strangers), and a familiar word for "you" (that you would use when talking to family and friends)?
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Kntlne
July 26, 2011
Amira-Zaki
August 4, 2011
Ahlan Kntlne,
In Arabic there is no polite or impolite speech so the word for "you" is only different depending on the gender.
I hope this helps!
- Amira
Kntlne
August 4, 2011
Shukran Amira!
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