Marhaba! At most schools and universities around the world, especially ones in North America and the Middle East, tens of thousands of students celebrate the end of the learning journey in May. It could be a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree, or a professional license, we have all in different ways participated in a graduation ceremony. One of my childhood friends is graduating with a Masters’ degree in Physics on 27 May 2016 from the American University of Beirut. Given that you or loved ones might be graduating soon, I think it is important to learn the 10 most common words about graduation in Arabic. I am sharing these words in a fun Arabic crossword puzzle. As always, I have transliterated all the words so that you can pronounce them accurately. Stay tuned for the answers soon.

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Alumnus –خرّيج
Transliteration: Khi-rrij

Celebration – احتفال
Transliteration: Ih-ti-fal

Commencement – حفلة تخرج
Transliteration: Haf-lat ta-kha-rruj

Congratulations – تهاني
Transliteration: Ta-ha-ni

Education –علم
Transliteration: ‘I-lim

Family –عائلة
Transliteration: ‘a-‘i-la

Gown –ثوب
Transliteration: Thawb

Graduation –تخرُّج
Transliteration: Ta-kha-rruj

University –جامعة
Transliteration: Ja-mi-‘a

Valedictorian –متفوّق
Transliteration: Mu-ta-fa-wiq

For now take care and stay tuned for the answers soon!
Happy Learning!
Have a nice day!!
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