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How do you say "buoy" in Arabic?
عَوّامة
Aawwaema
In Arabic, "buoy" is عَوّامة.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'AH-wah-muh' with three syllables, the first is open and extended.
Writing and usage
This six-letter word starts with ain. The double wa creates a floating feeling, and meem ends it with a curved hook.
Example sentence
العوامة في البحر
The buoy is in the sea.
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How to remember عَوّامة
Buoys bob on water. Aawwaema sounds like it's floating, with the waves in the sound.
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Questions about عَوّامة
How do you say "buoy" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "buoy" is عَوّامة. It is a noun.
How is عَوّامة written in Arabic?
This six-letter word starts with ain. The double wa creates a floating feeling, and meem ends it with a curved hook.
How is عَوّامة used in a sentence?
Use عَوّامة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: العوامة في البحر (The buoy is in the sea.).
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