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How do you say "dog" in Arabic?
كلب
Kalb
In Arabic, "dog" is كلب.
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Pronunciation
Say 'kalb' with one syllable, stress on the single syllable, the 'a' like in 'father'.
Writing and usage
كلب has three letters. The ك (kaf) and ل (lam) frame the ب (ba) in the middle.
Example sentence
الكلب أفضل صديق للإنسان.
Dogs are man's best friend.
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How to remember كلب
Dogs are loyal companions, and the simple, solid three-letter word كلب reflects their steady nature.
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- duck بطة Batta
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- goose وزة Wizza
- hen فرخة Farkha
- horse حصان Husaan
- pigeon حمامة Hamaama
- sheep خروف Kharoof
- turkey ديك رومي Deek roomi
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Questions about كلب
How do you say "dog" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "dog" is كلب. It is a noun.
How is كلب written in Arabic?
كلب has three letters. The ك (kaf) and ل (lam) frame the ب (ba) in the middle.
How is كلب used in a sentence?
Use كلب as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الكلب أفضل صديق للإنسان. (Dogs are man's best friend.).
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