arabiskt

Arabiskt is a Swedish adjective used to indicate relation to the Arabic language, the Arab world, or Arab culture. It is employed to describe linguistic, cultural, historical, or regional features connected with Arabic-speaking communities.

In linguistic and academic contexts, arabiskt describes matters tied to Arabic as a language family, including Modern Standard Arabic and the numerous regional dialects. It also applies to the Arabic script and writing system, as well as linguistic phenomena such as loanwords, morphology, and syntax that originate from Arabic influence.

The term is also used more broadly to refer to cultural and historical aspects associated with the Arab world, which spans parts of North Africa and the Middle East. This includes art, architecture, religion, literature, and social practices that are linked to Arabic-speaking societies.

Arabiskt should not be confused with other related adjectives such as arabiska or arabisk, which are used in different grammatical contexts within Swedish. The word is part of a broader set of terms used to categorize languages, cultures, and regions in a neutral, descriptive manner. See also Arabic language, Arab world, Arabic script, and Semitic languages for related topics.