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How do you say "old (thing)" in Arabic?
قديم
qadim
In Arabic, "old (thing)" is قديم.
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Pronunciation
Say qad-EEM. The first syllable rhymes with 'had', the second with 'team'. Stress the second syllable.
Writing and usage
Qadim is five letters starting with qaf, which is the emphatic throat sound. The final meem is a neat closing.
Example sentence
هذا الكتاب قديم جدا
This book is very old.
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How to remember قديم
Qadim contains 'dim', and old things often get dimmer and more worn.
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Questions about قديم
How do you say "old (thing)" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "old (thing)" is قديم. It is a noun.
How is قديم written in Arabic?
Qadim is five letters starting with qaf, which is the emphatic throat sound. The final meem is a neat closing.
How is قديم used in a sentence?
Use قديم as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: هذا الكتاب قديم جدا (This book is very old.).
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