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How do you say "ladder" in Arabic?

سلم

salam

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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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