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How do you say "big" in Arabic?
كبير
kabir
In Arabic, "big" is كبير.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce as kab-EER. The first syllable sounds like the English 'cab', and the second syllable rhymes with 'beer'.
Writing and usage
This word has four letters. The final alif-ra ending is common in Egyptian adjectives and marks the masculine singular form.
Example sentence
البيت كبير جدا
The house is very big.
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How to remember كبير
Kabir contains the letter kaf twice, shaped like an open hand. A big thing opens up and spreads out.
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Questions about كبير
How do you say "big" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "big" is كبير. It is a noun.
How is كبير written in Arabic?
This word has four letters. The final alif-ra ending is common in Egyptian adjectives and marks the masculine singular form.
How is كبير used in a sentence?
Use كبير as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: البيت كبير جدا (The house is very big.).
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