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How do you say "pig" in Arabic?
خنزير
Khanzeer
In Arabic, "pig" is خنزير.
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Pronunciation
Say khan-ZEER with stress on the last syllable. The kh is a guttural sound from deep in the throat.
Writing and usage
Five letters: kha, noon, za, ya, ra. The guttural kha at the start is characteristic of this word.
Example sentence
الخنزير حيوان كسول.
The pig is a lazy animal.
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How to remember خنزير
Khanzeer is a term used in Arabic cultures with religious significance, and it marks an animal considered unclean.
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Questions about خنزير
How do you say "pig" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "pig" is خنزير. It is a noun.
How is خنزير written in Arabic?
Five letters: kha, noon, za, ya, ra. The guttural kha at the start is characteristic of this word.
How is خنزير used in a sentence?
Use خنزير as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الخنزير حيوان كسول. (The pig is a lazy animal.).
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