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How do you say "octopus" in Arabic?
أخطبوط
Ukhtbut
In Arabic, "octopus" is أخطبوط.
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Pronunciation
Say 'Ookh-TOO-t' with a guttural 'kh' like in 'Bach', then roll quickly into 'toot'.
Writing and usage
Six letters starting with alif and kha. The word shows the plural ending with the ta at the end.
Example sentence
الأخطبوط يستطيع يغير لونه في ثانية
The octopus can change its color in a second.
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How to remember أخطبوط
The 'kht' combo in the middle is distinctive - say it like you're making a rough sound, just like an octopus grabbing.
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- fly دبانة Dibbaena
- metal معدن MaAdan
- prawn جمبري Gambari
- sea horse حصان البحر Husaan ilbahr
- seafood المأكولات البحرية ilmakulat ilbarraya
- walrus فيل البحر Feel ilbahr
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Questions about أخطبوط
How do you say "octopus" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "octopus" is أخطبوط. It is a noun.
How is أخطبوط written in Arabic?
Six letters starting with alif and kha. The word shows the plural ending with the ta at the end.
How is أخطبوط used in a sentence?
Use أخطبوط as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الأخطبوط يستطيع يغير لونه في ثانية (The octopus can change its color in a second.).
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