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How do you say "copper" in Arabic?
نحاس
Nihaes
In Arabic, "copper" is نحاس.
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Pronunciation
Say nee-HAHS with stress on the last syllable. The first syllable starts with a soft N.
Writing and usage
Three letters: noon, ha, seen with a fatha diacritic. This is a metallic element word.
Example sentence
النحاس معدن أحمر جميل.
Copper is a beautiful red metal.
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How to remember نحاس
Nihas is the Arabic word for copper, and it sounds like the metal itself is ringing.
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Questions about نحاس
How do you say "copper" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "copper" is نحاس. It is a noun.
How is نحاس written in Arabic?
Three letters: noon, ha, seen with a fatha diacritic. This is a metallic element word.
How is نحاس used in a sentence?
Use نحاس as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: النحاس معدن أحمر جميل. (Copper is a beautiful red metal.).
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