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How do you say "to throw" in Arabic?
يرمي
Yirmi
In Arabic, "to throw" is يرمي.
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Pronunciation
Yirmi, pronounced 'YIR-mee' with the stress on the first syllable and a light, quick final sound.
Writing and usage
Short verb: ya, ra (ر), meem (م), ya (ي). Only four letters, making it quick and energetic.
Example sentence
رمى الكرة بقوة من بعيد.
He threw the ball hard from far away.
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How to remember يرمي
Yirmi is quick and snappy, like the motion of throwing something.
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Questions about يرمي
How do you say "to throw" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "to throw" is يرمي. It is a noun.
How is يرمي written in Arabic?
Short verb: ya, ra (ر), meem (م), ya (ي). Only four letters, making it quick and energetic.
How is يرمي used in a sentence?
Use يرمي as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: رمى الكرة بقوة من بعيد. (He threw the ball hard from far away.).
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