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Sandal
الصندل (al-sandal) is an Arabic noun referring to a type of light, open footwear, typically consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps or thongs. It is commonly worn in warm climates throughout the Arab world and is a practical everyday shoe. The word can refer to both traditional and modern sandal styles.
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أرتدي الصندل في فصل الصيف لأنه مريح وبارد.
Artadi al-sandal fi fasl al-sayf li-annahu murih wa-barid.
I wear sandals in the summer because they are comfortable and cool.
اشتريت صندل جديد من السوق بأسعار معقولة.
Ishtarayt sandal jadid min al-suq bi-as'ar mu'aqulah.
I bought new sandals from the market at reasonable prices.
الصندل الجلدي يدوم أطول من الصندل البلاستيكي.
Al-sandal al-jildi yadūm atwal min al-sandal al-blastiki.
Leather sandals last longer than plastic sandals.
خلعت صندلي قبل الدخول إلى المسجد.
Khala't sandali qabl al-dukhul ila al-masjid.
I removed my sandals before entering the mosque.
الأطفال يحبون ارتداء الصندل الملون في الشاطئ.
Al-atfal yuhabbun irtida al-sandal al-mulawan fi al-sha-tih.
Children love wearing colorful sandals at the beach.
In Arab culture, sandals are deeply practical footwear suited to the hot climate of the Middle East and North Africa. They are commonly worn in everyday situations, though removed when entering homes, mosques, and other sacred spaces as a sign of respect. Wearing sandals reflects cultural adaptation to climate while maintaining traditional values of modesty and religious observance.
Remember that الصندل is a masculine noun (al-sandal), so it takes masculine adjectives and articles. When referring to a pair of sandals, you might use the singular form with the dual marker (صندلان - sandalan) or simply use the singular noun preceded by numerals or quantity words. Note that in some Levantine and Gulf dialects, alternative terms like شبشب or نعل might be more commonly used.