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How do you say "punching bag" in Arabic?
كيس ملاكمة
Kees mulakma
In Arabic, "punching bag" is كيس ملاكمة.
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Pronunciation
Say kees moo-LAH-kmah. Kees is one syllable (KEE-us), and mulakma is three syllables with stress on the second.
Writing and usage
كيس (bag) has three letters. ملاكمة (boxing) has five letters and includes the root لاك (lak, to box).
Example sentence
الكيس الملاكمة معلق على الحائط.
The punching bag is hung on the wall.
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How to remember كيس ملاكمة
A kees mulakma is a boxing bag. Kees is any bag, mulakma is boxing. Together they name the sport's equipment.
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Questions about كيس ملاكمة
How do you say "punching bag" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "punching bag" is كيس ملاكمة. It is a noun.
How is كيس ملاكمة written in Arabic?
كيس (bag) has three letters. ملاكمة (boxing) has five letters and includes the root لاك (lak, to box).
How is كيس ملاكمة used in a sentence?
Use كيس ملاكمة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الكيس الملاكمة معلق على الحائط. (The punching bag is hung on the wall.).
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