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How do you say "camel" in Arabic?
جمل
Gamal
In Arabic, "camel" is جمل.
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Pronunciation
Say 'gah-mal' with two syllables and stress on the first, the first 'a' like in 'father'.
Writing and usage
جمل has three letters. The ج (jeem) at the start represents the soft 'j' sound.
Example sentence
الجمل يعيش في الصحراء ويقدر يحمل أحمال ثقيلة.
Camels live in the desert and can carry heavy loads.
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How to remember جمل
Camels are desert animals, and the short, simple جمل matches their sturdy, compact nature.
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Questions about جمل
How do you say "camel" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "camel" is جمل. It is a noun.
How is جمل written in Arabic?
جمل has three letters. The ج (jeem) at the start represents the soft 'j' sound.
How is جمل used in a sentence?
Use جمل as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الجمل يعيش في الصحراء ويقدر يحمل أحمال ثقيلة. (Camels live in the desert and can carry heavy loads.).
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