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How do you say "to hold" in Arabic?
يمسك
Yimsik
In Arabic, "to hold" is يمسك.
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Pronunciation
Yimsik, pronounced 'YIM-sik' with a quick, gripping sound that fits holding.
Writing and usage
Simple verb: ya, meem (م), seen (س), kaf (ك). Clean and direct structure.
Example sentence
مسك الحبل بقوة وما خاف.
He held the rope firmly and wasn't afraid.
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How to remember يمسك
Yimsik sounds gripping and firm, like you're holding something tight.
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Questions about يمسك
How do you say "to hold" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "to hold" is يمسك. It is a noun.
How is يمسك written in Arabic?
Simple verb: ya, meem (م), seen (س), kaf (ك). Clean and direct structure.
How is يمسك used in a sentence?
Use يمسك as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: مسك الحبل بقوة وما خاف. (He held the rope firmly and wasn't afraid.).
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