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How do you say "bear" in Arabic?
دب
Dibb
In Arabic, "bear" is دب.
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Pronunciation
Say 'dibb' with one syllable and a double 'bb' sound, making it short and punchy.
Writing and usage
دب has three letters. The و (waw) position in classical Arabic can be represented, but in Egyptian colloquial it appears as دب.
Example sentence
الدب حيوان كبير وقوي جداً.
A bear is a very large and strong animal.
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How to remember دب
The short, three-letter word دب sounds heavy and solid, fitting the large, solid animal.
Related words
- alligator تمساح Timsah
- chimp شمبانزي Shambanzi
- hippo فرس النهر Faras ilnahr
- kangaroo كانغروا Kangaroo
- leopard فهد Fahd
- lion أسد Asad
- polar bear دب قطبي Dibb qotbi
- reindeer الرنة ilrana
- zebra حمار مخطط Humaar mikhattat
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Questions about دب
How do you say "bear" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "bear" is دب. It is a noun.
How is دب written in Arabic?
دب has three letters. The و (waw) position in classical Arabic can be represented, but in Egyptian colloquial it appears as دب.
How is دب used in a sentence?
Use دب as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الدب حيوان كبير وقوي جداً. (A bear is a very large and strong animal.).
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