How do you say "donkey" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "donkey" is حمار (Humaar). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

حمار (romanisation: Humaar) is written using Arabic script.

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Questions about حمار

How do you pronounce حمار?

حمار is romanised as Humaar in Arabic. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is حمار written in Arabic?

حمار is written using Arabic script. The romanisation is Humaar. Learning to read Arabic script takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is حمار formal or casual?

حمار is a common noun used in everyday Arabic speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Arabic language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.