This is the 17th most frequent Arabic word.
عام
"عام" in English means "year" or "general."
In this sentence, 'عام' refers to a calendar year, emphasizing a concrete period of time.
العام الماضي كان مليئًا بالأحداث.
The past year was full of events.
Here, 'عام' means 'general' or 'universal,' referring to the inclusivity or non-specificity of the subject.
هذا موضوع عام يناسب الجميع.
This is a general topic suitable for everyone.
In this context, 'عام' describes the road as public or accessible to all.