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How do you say "scientist" in Arabic?
عالم
Aaelam
In Arabic, "scientist" is عالم.
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Pronunciation
Say AH-lam, with the stress on the first syllable and a long 'a' sound. The 'l' and 'm' blend at the end.
Writing and usage
عالم has four letters. It can mean 'scientist' or 'wise person' depending on context. The root alem relates to knowledge.
Example sentence
العالم يدرس العلوم.
The scientist studies science.
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How to remember عالم
An aaelam knows things. The word connects to ilm, which means knowledge, so a scientist is an aaelam, a knower.
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Questions about عالم
How do you say "scientist" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "scientist" is عالم. It is a noun.
How is عالم written in Arabic?
عالم has four letters. It can mean 'scientist' or 'wise person' depending on context. The root alem relates to knowledge.
How is عالم used in a sentence?
Use عالم as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: العالم يدرس العلوم. (The scientist studies science.).
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