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How do you say "backpack" in Arabic?
شنطة ضهر
Shantit dahr
In Arabic, "backpack" is شنطة ضهر.
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Pronunciation
Two words: 'SHAN-tit DAHR' with stress on the first word. The second word is single syllable.
Writing and usage
Shantit uses 'sheen', 'noon', 'ta'. Dahr uses 'dal', 'ha', 'ra'. The genitive relationship shows ownership.
Example sentence
شنطة الظهر ثقيلة
The backpack is heavy.
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How to remember شنطة ضهر
Shanta means bag. Dahr means back. A backpack goes on your back.
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Questions about شنطة ضهر
How do you say "backpack" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "backpack" is شنطة ضهر. It is a noun.
How is شنطة ضهر written in Arabic?
Shantit uses 'sheen', 'noon', 'ta'. Dahr uses 'dal', 'ha', 'ra'. The genitive relationship shows ownership.
How is شنطة ضهر used in a sentence?
Use شنطة ضهر as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: شنطة الظهر ثقيلة (The backpack is heavy.).
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