How do you say "chemistry" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "chemistry" is الكيمياء (ilkimya'). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

الكيمياء (romanisation: ilkimya') is written using Arabic script.

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Questions about الكيمياء

How do you pronounce الكيمياء?

الكيمياء is romanised as ilkimya' in Arabic. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is الكيمياء written in Arabic?

الكيمياء is written using Arabic script. The romanisation is ilkimya'. Learning to read Arabic script takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is الكيمياء formal or casual?

الكيمياء is a common noun used in everyday Arabic speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Arabic language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.