Definitions:
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am the author of this book! Considering that this book is inspired by the Arabian culture, I added a bit of some arabic words so here are the pronunciations and what they mean before you get to starting “Our Dune of Stars”! I really do hope you enjoy this book as much as I am enjoying writing it!!
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Kingdoms - Pronunciation:
Alkuthban:Al-kuth-ban
Thalabed: Thal-a-bed
Mortar:Mor-tar
Names - Pronunciation:
Aisha: Ay-sha
Jamela: Ja-mee-la
Hassan: Ha-ssan
Dhib Omer:D-hib O-meer
Aiman:Ay-man
Hamid: Ha-mid
Tahira: Ta-heer-a
More Words - Pronunciation and meaning:
Qalea (kal-ah):Castle
Qahwa (kah-wah):Coffee
Ukht (oh-ktee):Sister
Malek (ma-lek): King
Fajir (fa-jir): Early morning - the time when the sun slowly begins to rise
Jilbab (Jil-bab): The traditional dress worn by Arabs
Dahabi (da-ha-bi): Golden
Muharib (mu-haar-ib):Warrior
Karak (ka-rak):Tea with milk
Malakiun (ma-lak-ee-iun):The Royal / ruling family
Chai: Tea