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How do you say "sleeve" in Arabic?

كُمّ

Kum

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In Arabic, "sleeve" is كُمّ.

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Pronunciation

Say 'KUHM' with one syllable, 'uh' like in 'up', 'm' short.

Writing and usage

Three letters: kaaf, meem, ta. Very short word with powerful letters.

Example sentence

الكم الطويل بحمي من الشمس

The long sleeve protects me from the sun.

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How to remember كُمّ

Kumm - short and sharp like rolling up a sleeve.

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Questions about كُمّ

How do you say "sleeve" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "sleeve" is كُمّ. It is a noun.

How is كُمّ written in Arabic?

Three letters: kaaf, meem, ta. Very short word with powerful letters.

How is كُمّ used in a sentence?

Use كُمّ as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الكم الطويل بحمي من الشمس (The long sleeve protects me from the sun.).

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