digits and punctuation
Read Eastern Arabic digits, familiar Western digits and punctuation.
About this unit
Many Arab countries use Eastern Arabic digits on prices and signs. Some look like different Latin digits.
| Digit | Value | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| ٠ | 0 | a small dot |
| ٥ | 5 | looks like a Latin 0 |
| ٦ | 6 | looks like a Latin 7 |
| ٧ | 7 | a V shape |
| ٨ | 8 | an upside-down V |
Numbers are read from left to right, even inside a right-to-left line.
Read the examples
Tap a card and listen. Try saying it too.
Words to read
شاي
teashāy
ماء
watermāʾReading tips
| Eastern Arabic | Western value |
|---|---|
| ٠ | 0 |
| ١ | 1 |
| ٢ | 2 |
| ٣ | 3 |
| ٤ | 4 |
| ٥ | 5 |
| ٦ | 6 |
| ٧ | 7 |
| ٨ | 8 |
| ٩ | 9 |
| Mark | Use |
|---|---|
| ، | comma |
| ؟ | question mark |
| ؛ | semicolon |
The Mashriq commonly uses Eastern Arabic digits; Western 0–9 are common in the Maghreb and also occur elsewhere. Numbers retain normal digit order within RTL text. Check the currency label on every menu.
Reading practice
Read with support
Match the words to their pictures.
Read without a sound cue
Match the words to their pictures.
Sound to spelling
Listen. Choose the spelling.
Spelling to sound
Read the word. Choose its sound.
Read and decide
Which price is fifteen?
Build the word
Listen and build the word in typing order.
Build the word
Listen and build the word in typing order.
Recall the spelling
Listen and build the word without its picture.
Recall the spelling
Listen and build the word without its picture.
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Read Eastern Arabic digits, familiar Western digits and punctuation.
شاي
teaماء
waterUse a Arabic keyboard
Standard Arabic keyboard or course tiles. Enter logical letters; the font shapes joins. Numbers retain normal digit order. Optional vowel marks are separate inputs.
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