How do you say "penguin" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "penguin" is بطريق (Batreeq). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

بطريق (romanisation: Batreeq) is written using Arabic script.

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Questions about بطريق

How do you pronounce بطريق?

بطريق is romanised as Batreeq in Arabic. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is بطريق written in Arabic?

بطريق is written using Arabic script. The romanisation is Batreeq. Learning to read Arabic script takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is بطريق formal or casual?

بطريق is a common noun used in everyday Arabic speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Arabic language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.