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How do you say "ladder" in Arabic?
سلم
salam
In Arabic, "ladder" is سلم.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SAH-lahm' with two syllables, stress on the first, second rhymes with 'mom'.
Writing and usage
This four-letter word starts with sad. The lam in the middle connects smoothly, meem at the end curves down.
Example sentence
السلم قصير جدا
The ladder is very short.
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How to remember سلم
A ladder helps you climb. Salam sounds like a greeting, but it also means ladder.
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Questions about سلم
How do you say "ladder" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "ladder" is سلم. It is a noun.
How is سلم written in Arabic?
This four-letter word starts with sad. The lam in the middle connects smoothly, meem at the end curves down.
How is سلم used in a sentence?
Use سلم as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: السلم قصير جدا (The ladder is very short.).
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