Arabic · Family & People
عائلة
'a'ila
Family
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Example
عندي عائلة سعيدة.
I have a happy family.
Etymology
'عائلة' ('a'ila) comes from the root that implies gathering or union, reflecting the concept of family in a broader societal context.
How & Where It’s Used
'aila' is predominantly used in both spoken and written forms within formal and informal settings, widely across the Arab world.