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How do you say "sun" in Arabic?
شمس
Shams
In Arabic, "sun" is شمس.
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Pronunciation
Say shams, one syllable that rhymes with 'palms'. The 'h' is guttural, making the word feel warm.
Writing and usage
شمس has three letters: ش (sha), م (meem), س (seen). It's one of the shortest and most recognizable Arabic words.
Example sentence
الشمس تشرق كل صباح.
The sun rises every morning.
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How to remember شمس
Shams is the sun. In Arabic poetry, the sun (shams) represents light and life.
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Questions about شمس
How do you say "sun" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "sun" is شمس. It is a noun.
How is شمس written in Arabic?
شمس has three letters: ش (sha), م (meem), س (seen). It's one of the shortest and most recognizable Arabic words.
How is شمس used in a sentence?
Use شمس as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الشمس تشرق كل صباح. (The sun rises every morning.).
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