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How do you say "dam" in Arabic?
سد
Sadd
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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