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How do you say "fence" in Arabic?
سور
Soor
In Arabic, "fence" is سور.
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Pronunciation
Say soor, one syllable with a long 'oo' sound. Rhymes with 'door'. The 'r' rolls softly.
Writing and usage
سور has three letters: س (seen), و (waw marking the long vowel), ر (ra). It's one of the shortest common nouns.
Example sentence
السور العالي يحمي البيت.
The tall fence protects the house.
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How to remember سور
Soor is a fence or wall that encloses an area. It comes from the root sara, to enclose.
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Questions about سور
How do you say "fence" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "fence" is سور. It is a noun.
How is سور written in Arabic?
سور has three letters: س (seen), و (waw marking the long vowel), ر (ra). It's one of the shortest common nouns.
How is سور used in a sentence?
Use سور as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: السور العالي يحمي البيت. (The tall fence protects the house.).
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