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How do you say "buoy" in Arabic?

عَوّامة

Aawwaema

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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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