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How do you say "manhole" in Arabic?

بلاعة

BalaeAa

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In Arabic, "manhole" is بلاعة.

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Pronunciation

Say 'bah-LAH-ah' with three syllables, stress on the middle, first syllable short.

Writing and usage

This six-letter word begins with ba. The la appears twice, and the final alif extends upward from the line.

Example sentence

البلاعة تحت الشارع

The manhole is under the street.

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How to remember بلاعة

A manhole lets you go down. Balaea sounds like 'bah-lah-ah', the sound echoing below.

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Questions about بلاعة

How do you say "manhole" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "manhole" is بلاعة. It is a noun.

How is بلاعة written in Arabic?

This six-letter word begins with ba. The la appears twice, and the final alif extends upward from the line.

How is بلاعة used in a sentence?

Use بلاعة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: البلاعة تحت الشارع (The manhole is under the street.).

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