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عن

[an]

preposition prepositions connectors

LanguageArabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning
  1. about
Examples

أخبرني عن نفسك.

Tell me about yourself.

سأل المعلم عن الطالب.

The teacher asked about the student.

Pronunciationan

Part of speechpreposition

Registerneutral

Usage noteThis preposition is used to introduce the subject matter being discussed or inquired upon.

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