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How do you say "prawn" in Arabic?
جمبري
Gambari
In Arabic, "prawn" is جمبري.
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Pronunciation
Say 'Gahm-BAH-ree' with three clear syllables, stressing the middle one slightly.
Writing and usage
Five letters with a geem at the start, then ba, alif, ra, ya. The ending ya marks it as a masculine noun.
Example sentence
احنا بنحب الجمبري مع الثوم والزيت
We love prawns with garlic and oil.
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How to remember جمبري
Gambari bounces off the tongue - easy to remember once you say it three times fast.
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Questions about جمبري
How do you say "prawn" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "prawn" is جمبري. It is a noun.
How is جمبري written in Arabic?
Five letters with a geem at the start, then ba, alif, ra, ya. The ending ya marks it as a masculine noun.
How is جمبري used in a sentence?
Use جمبري as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: احنا بنحب الجمبري مع الثوم والزيت (We love prawns with garlic and oil.).
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