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How do you say "gold" in Arabic?
دهب
Dahab
In Arabic, "gold" is دهب.
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Pronunciation
Say duh-HAHB with two syllables and stress on the last one. The first vowel is very short.
Writing and usage
Three letters: dal, ha, ba with a fatha diacritic. This is a precious metal word.
Example sentence
الذهب معدن غالي جداً.
Gold is a very expensive metal.
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How to remember دهب
Dahab is the Arabic word for gold, and the double sound makes it sound precious.
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Questions about دهب
How do you say "gold" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "gold" is دهب. It is a noun.
How is دهب written in Arabic?
Three letters: dal, ha, ba with a fatha diacritic. This is a precious metal word.
How is دهب used in a sentence?
Use دهب as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الذهب معدن غالي جداً. (Gold is a very expensive metal.).
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