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How do you say "lion" in Arabic?
أسد
Asad
In Arabic, "lion" is أسد.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ah-sad' with two syllables and stress on the first, the 'a' short like in 'father'.
Writing and usage
أسد has three letters. The ء (hamza) at the beginning is a glottal stop, common in Arabic.
Example sentence
الأسد ملك الحيوانات في أفريقيا.
The lion is the king of animals in Africa.
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How to remember أسد
Lions are the king of the jungle, and أسد has a strong, powerful sound fitting their dominance.
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- peacock طاووس Taawws
- polar bear دب قطبي Dibb qotbi
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Questions about أسد
How do you say "lion" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "lion" is أسد. It is a noun.
How is أسد written in Arabic?
أسد has three letters. The ء (hamza) at the beginning is a glottal stop, common in Arabic.
How is أسد used in a sentence?
Use أسد as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الأسد ملك الحيوانات في أفريقيا. (The lion is the king of animals in Africa.).
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