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How do you say "giraffe" in Arabic?
زرافة
Zaraafa
In Arabic, "giraffe" is زرافة.
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Pronunciation
Say 'zah-rah-fah' with three syllables and stress on the first syllable.
Writing and usage
زرافة has five letters and ends with the feminine marker ة. The ز (zay) at the start gives it a smooth, flowing sound.
Example sentence
الزرافة حيوان أفريقي طويل جداً.
The giraffe is a very tall African animal.
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How to remember زرافة
Giraffes are the tallest animals with long necks, and زرافة flows smoothly like the animal's graceful movements.
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Questions about زرافة
How do you say "giraffe" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "giraffe" is زرافة. It is a noun.
How is زرافة written in Arabic?
زرافة has five letters and ends with the feminine marker ة. The ز (zay) at the start gives it a smooth, flowing sound.
How is زرافة used in a sentence?
Use زرافة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الزرافة حيوان أفريقي طويل جداً. (The giraffe is a very tall African animal.).
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