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student in Arabic

طَالِب

Pronunciation: ṭālib
Arabizi: talib
Type: noun · masculine
Plural: طَلَبَة ṭalabah
Root: ط ل ب

Other meanings

طَالِب ṭālib — applicant · applicant, candidate

How to use it

The word 'ṭālib' (طَالِب) is used for both male and female students. The feminine form is 'ṭālibah' (طَالِبَة). It can also mean 'applicant' or 'seeker'. The plural for male students is 'ṭullāb' (طُلَّاب) and for female students is 'ṭālibāt' (طَالِبَات). However, 'ṭalabah' (طَلَبَة) can be used as a general plural for students.

Example sentences

اَلطَّالِبُ يُرَكِّزُ فِي اَلْحِصَّةِ.

aṭ-ṭālibu yurakkizu fī al-ḥiṣṣati.

The student is focusing in class.
هِيَ طَالِبَةٌ مُجْتَهِدَةٌ فِي اَلْجَامِعَةِ.

hiya ṭālibatun mujtahidatun fī al-jāmiʿati.

She is a diligent student at the university.
طَلَبَ اَلْمُتَّهَمُ اَلْمُحَامِيَ.

ṭalaba al-muttahamu al-muḥāmiya.

The accused requested a lawyer.

Examples from real texts

Sentences taken from published bilingual texts (subtitles, documents). They show the word in context and are not reviewed one by one.

I'm a student.

أنا طالب.

He's a student.

إنّه طالب.

I am a student.

أنا طالب

She's a student.

هي طالبة.

She is a student.

هي طالبة

Tom is a student.

توم طالب.

Are you a student?

هل أنت طالب؟

I'm not a student.

أنا لست طالباً.

I'm a new student.

أنا طالب جديد

You're a new student?

هل انت طالب مستجد؟

Which student went out?

أيّ طالب خرج؟

Student 3: 0.99 seconds.

الفتاة: 0.99 ثانية

Questions and answers

What is the difference between 'ṭālib' and 'mutaʿallim'?

'Ṭālib' (طَالِب) specifically refers to a student enrolled in an educational institution, while 'mutaʿallim' (مُتَعَلِّم) is a broader term for someone who learns or is educated.

How do I say 'students' in Arabic?

For male students, it's 'ṭullāb' (طُلَّاب). For female students, it's 'ṭālibāt' (طَالِبَات). A common general plural is 'ṭalabah' (طَلَبَة).

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Updated 2026-10-22