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How do you say "dolphin" in Arabic?
دولفين
Dulfin
In Arabic, "dolphin" is دولفين.
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Pronunciation
Say 'Dul-FIN' with a soft 'dul' at the start, almost like 'dull' with a short 'u' sound.
Writing and usage
This word is borrowed from English and keeps the same spelling style in Arabic, starting with dal and ending with noon.
Example sentence
الدولفين حيوان ذكي جداً
The dolphin is a very intelligent animal.
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How to remember دولفين
Dulfin sounds exactly like the English word 'dolphin' - once you hear it, you've got it.
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Questions about دولفين
How do you say "dolphin" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "dolphin" is دولفين. It is a noun.
How is دولفين written in Arabic?
This word is borrowed from English and keeps the same spelling style in Arabic, starting with dal and ending with noon.
How is دولفين used in a sentence?
Use دولفين as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الدولفين حيوان ذكي جداً (The dolphin is a very intelligent animal.).
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