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How do you say "eggplant" in Arabic?
بتنجان
Bitingaen
In Arabic, "eggplant" is بتنجان.
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Pronunciation
Say bit-in-GAH-en with stress on the last syllable. The first syllable is quick.
Writing and usage
Four letters: ba, ta, noon, jim, alif, noon. The word has several consonants.
Example sentence
الباذنجان بنفسجي وطري.
Eggplant is purple and tender.
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How to remember بتنجان
Bitingaen is the Egyptian Arabic word for eggplant, and the name suggests its smooth shape.
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Questions about بتنجان
How do you say "eggplant" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "eggplant" is بتنجان. It is a noun.
How is بتنجان written in Arabic?
Four letters: ba, ta, noon, jim, alif, noon. The word has several consonants.
How is بتنجان used in a sentence?
Use بتنجان as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الباذنجان بنفسجي وطري. (Eggplant is purple and tender.).
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