Arabic · Numbers & Time
واحد
wahid
One
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one.
Example
أريد كوبا واحدا من الشاي.
I want one cup of tea.
Etymology
'واحد' (Wahid) is the Arabic term for 'one' and has ancient roots in Semitic languages, signifying singularity or unity.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in numerical contexts, commonly understood across all Arabic dialects.