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How do you say "sea" in Arabic?
بحر
Bahr
In Arabic, "sea" is بحر.
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Pronunciation
Say 'bahr' with one syllable, stress on the single syllable, the 'a' like in 'father'.
Writing and usage
بحر has three letters. The ب (ba) and ح (ha) frame the ر (ra) in the middle.
Example sentence
البحر جميل جداً والموجات مرتفعة.
The sea is very beautiful and the waves are high.
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How to remember بحر
The three-letter word بحر is simple and solid, reflecting the vastness and permanence of the sea.
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Questions about بحر
How do you say "sea" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "sea" is بحر. It is a noun.
How is بحر written in Arabic?
بحر has three letters. The ب (ba) and ح (ha) frame the ر (ra) in the middle.
How is بحر used in a sentence?
Use بحر as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: البحر جميل جداً والموجات مرتفعة. (The sea is very beautiful and the waves are high.).
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