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How do you say "south-east" in Arabic?
جنوب شرق
Ganoob Shar'
In Arabic, "south-east" is جنوب شرق.
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Pronunciation
Say gah-NOOB shar. Ganoob (south) followed by shar (east). Both parts have clear vowel sounds.
Writing and usage
جنوب شرق is two words. Ganoob has four letters, shar has four. Directions often combine in this way for precision.
Example sentence
الأردن جنوب شرق.
Jordan is to the southeast.
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How to remember جنوب شرق
South-east combines ganoob and shar. Picture the direction toward Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea.
Related words
- above فوق Foo'
- behind ورا Wara
- below تحت Taht
- inside جوه Guwwa
- left شمال Shimal
- north-east شمال شرق Shamael Shar'
- right يمين Yimeen
- south جنوب Ganoob
- south-west جنوب غرب Ganoob Gharb
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Questions about جنوب شرق
How do you say "south-east" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "south-east" is جنوب شرق. It is a noun.
How is جنوب شرق written in Arabic?
جنوب شرق is two words. Ganoob has four letters, shar has four. Directions often combine in this way for precision.
How is جنوب شرق used in a sentence?
Use جنوب شرق as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الأردن جنوب شرق. (Jordan is to the southeast.).
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