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How do you say "swimming" in Arabic?
سباحة
Sibaeha
In Arabic, "swimming" is سباحة.
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Pronunciation
Say 'sib-ah-ha' with three syllables, where the 'i' is short like in 'sit'.
Writing and usage
سباحة is four letters and contains the letter ب (ba), which gives it a softer sound than English 'swim'.
Example sentence
السباحة تقوي الجسم والعضلات.
Swimming strengthens the body and muscles.
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How to remember سباحة
The root meaning is related to motion through water, and the repeating pattern in its letters mirrors the repeated motion of swimming.
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Questions about سباحة
How do you say "swimming" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "swimming" is سباحة. It is a noun.
How is سباحة written in Arabic?
سباحة is four letters and contains the letter ب (ba), which gives it a softer sound than English 'swim'.
How is سباحة used in a sentence?
Use سباحة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: السباحة تقوي الجسم والعضلات. (Swimming strengthens the body and muscles.).
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