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How do you say "gravel" in Arabic?
حصى
Hasaa
In Arabic, "gravel" is حصى .
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Pronunciation
Say hah-SAH, with stress on the first syllable and a guttural 'h' at the start. It's two short syllables.
Writing and usage
حصى has four letters. ح (ha) is guttural, ص (sad) is emphatic, and ا marks the long 'a' vowel. ى (alif maqsura) ends it.
Example sentence
الحصى الصغيرة حادة.
The gravel is sharp.
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How to remember حصى
Hasaa is small stones or gravel. The emphatic sounds make it feel crunchy and solid underfoot.
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Questions about حصى
How do you say "gravel" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "gravel" is حصى . It is a noun.
How is حصى written in Arabic?
حصى has four letters. ح (ha) is guttural, ص (sad) is emphatic, and ا marks the long 'a' vowel. ى (alif maqsura) ends it.
How is حصى used in a sentence?
Use حصى as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الحصى الصغيرة حادة. (The gravel is sharp.).
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