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How do you say "dam" in Arabic?

سد

Sadd

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In Arabic, "dam" is سد.

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Pronunciation

Say sadd, one syllable with a doubled 'd' sound. Rhymes with 'add'. The sound is emphatic.

Writing and usage

سد has three letters: س (seen), د (dal doubled), creating an emphatic sound at the end.

Example sentence

السد يحافظ على المياه.

The dam holds back the water.

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How to remember سد

Sadd is a dam. The doubled 'd' sound feels solid and blocking, like a dam blocks water.

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Questions about سد

How do you say "dam" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "dam" is سد. It is a noun.

How is سد written in Arabic?

سد has three letters: س (seen), د (dal doubled), creating an emphatic sound at the end.

How is سد used in a sentence?

Use سد as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: السد يحافظ على المياه. (The dam holds back the water.).

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