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How do you say "sand" in Arabic?
رملة
Ramla
In Arabic, "sand" is رملة.
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Pronunciation
Say RAM-lah, with stress on the first syllable and a clear 'r' roll. Ram rhymes with 'palm'.
Writing and usage
رملة has four letters: ر (ra), م (meem), ل (lam), ة (ta marbuta feminine ending). The lam is the most common Arabic letter.
Example sentence
الرملة ناعمة على الشاطئ.
The sand is soft on the beach.
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How to remember رملة
Ramla is sand. The rolled 'r' sound fits the smooth, shifting nature of sand.
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Questions about رملة
How do you say "sand" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "sand" is رملة. It is a noun.
How is رملة written in Arabic?
رملة has four letters: ر (ra), م (meem), ل (lam), ة (ta marbuta feminine ending). The lam is the most common Arabic letter.
How is رملة used in a sentence?
Use رملة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الرملة ناعمة على الشاطئ. (The sand is soft on the beach.).
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