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How do you say "to rest" in Arabic?
يرتاح
Yirtaeh
In Arabic, "to rest" is يرتاح.
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Pronunciation
Yirtaeh, say 'yir-TAH' with the stress on the middle syllable, sounding calm and peaceful.
Writing and usage
Contains ra (ر) and ta (ت) and ha (ح), three flowing consonants that make rest sound gentle.
Example sentence
بستريح شوية بعد الشغل المتعب.
I rest a bit after tiring work.
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How to remember يرتاح
Yirtaeh sounds smooth and slow, just like resting should feel.
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Questions about يرتاح
How do you say "to rest" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "to rest" is يرتاح. It is a noun.
How is يرتاح written in Arabic?
Contains ra (ر) and ta (ت) and ha (ح), three flowing consonants that make rest sound gentle.
How is يرتاح used in a sentence?
Use يرتاح as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: بستريح شوية بعد الشغل المتعب. (I rest a bit after tiring work.).
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