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How do you say "salt" in Arabic?
ملح
Malh
In Arabic, "salt" is ملح.
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Pronunciation
Say 'MALH' as one syllable with a slight guttural ending, rhymes with 'pal'.
Writing and usage
This three-letter word starts with meem. The lam is in the middle, and ha at the end has a characteristic shape.
Example sentence
الملح يضيف نكهة
The salt adds flavor.
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How to remember ملح
Salt flavors food. Malh sounds short and essential like salt itself.
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- pie فطيرة Fiteera
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Questions about ملح
How do you say "salt" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "salt" is ملح. It is a noun.
How is ملح written in Arabic?
This three-letter word starts with meem. The lam is in the middle, and ha at the end has a characteristic shape.
How is ملح used in a sentence?
Use ملح as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الملح يضيف نكهة (The salt adds flavor.).
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