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How do you say "nervous" in Arabic?
متوتر
mutawatir
In Arabic, "nervous" is متوتر.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce as moo-taw-a-TIR. The stress is on the final syllable. Think of it as four short syllables with the 't' sharp.
Writing and usage
Mutawatir begins with meem and contains the letter ta twice. The total of eight letters includes the common tawwin ending.
Example sentence
أنا متوتر من الامتحان
I am nervous about the exam.
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How to remember متوتر
Mutawatir sounds like 'muttered or'. Nervous people mutter and repeat their worries.
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Questions about متوتر
How do you say "nervous" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "nervous" is متوتر. It is a noun.
How is متوتر written in Arabic?
Mutawatir begins with meem and contains the letter ta twice. The total of eight letters includes the common tawwin ending.
How is متوتر used in a sentence?
Use متوتر as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: أنا متوتر من الامتحان (I am nervous about the exam.).
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