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How do you say "to run" in Arabic?
يجري
Yigri
In Arabic, "to run" is يجري.
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Pronunciation
Yigri, pronounced 'YIG-ree' with a quick, energetic sound that matches running.
Writing and usage
Simple verb: ya, gim (ج), ra (ر), ya (ي). Only four letters, very quick.
Example sentence
جرى بسرعة وراء الطفل.
He ran quickly after the child.
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How to remember يجري
Yigri sounds fast and snappy, just like running should sound.
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Questions about يجري
How do you say "to run" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "to run" is يجري. It is a noun.
How is يجري written in Arabic?
Simple verb: ya, gim (ج), ra (ر), ya (ي). Only four letters, very quick.
How is يجري used in a sentence?
Use يجري as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: جرى بسرعة وراء الطفل. (He ran quickly after the child.).
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