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How do you say "to hit" in Arabic?
يضرب
Yidrab
In Arabic, "to hit" is يضرب.
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Pronunciation
Yidrab, pronounced 'YID-rab' with dal (د) and quick, sharp motion sound.
Writing and usage
Simple verb: ya, dal (د), ra (ر), ba (ب). Clean, direct structure.
Example sentence
ضرب الكرة بقوة وطارت بعيد.
He hit the ball hard and it flew far.
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How to remember يضرب
Yidrab sounds punchy and sharp, like impact.
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Questions about يضرب
How do you say "to hit" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "to hit" is يضرب. It is a noun.
How is يضرب written in Arabic?
Simple verb: ya, dal (د), ra (ر), ba (ب). Clean, direct structure.
How is يضرب used in a sentence?
Use يضرب as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: ضرب الكرة بقوة وطارت بعيد. (He hit the ball hard and it flew far.).
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