This is the 38th most frequent Arabic word.
مثل
"مثل" in English means "like" or "similar to."
Describes similarity or serves as a simile.
مثل النجم في السماء.
مثل means 'like' or 'as' here, and the phrase translates to 'Like a star in the sky.'
Indicates imitation or acting in a specific manner.
قال الحكيم: 'تصرف مثل القائد.'
The wise man said: 'Behave like a leader.'
Used for exemplification or enumeration.