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How do you say "mud" in Arabic?
طين
Teen
In Arabic, "mud" is طين.
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Pronunciation
Say TEEN with one long syllable. The E is long like in queen.
Writing and usage
Two letters: ta and ya and noon with a fatHa. This is a very short word.
Example sentence
الطين لزج وثقيل.
Mud is sticky and heavy.
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How to remember طين
Teen is the simple word for mud or clay in Arabic, and it sounds earthy and grounded.
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Questions about طين
How do you say "mud" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "mud" is طين. It is a noun.
How is طين written in Arabic?
Two letters: ta and ya and noon with a fatHa. This is a very short word.
How is طين used in a sentence?
Use طين as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الطين لزج وثقيل. (Mud is sticky and heavy.).
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