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How do you say "weightlifting" in Arabic?
رفع الأثقال
Raf' al-athqal
In Arabic, "weightlifting" is رفع الأثقال.
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Pronunciation
Say 'raff al-ath-kul' with stress on the first syllable and a light 'th' in the middle.
Writing and usage
رفع الأثقال uses seven letters total across two words. الأثقال begins with the Arabic article ال and has the characteristic ث (tha) letter.
Example sentence
رفع الأثقال رياضة تتطلب قوة وتدريب.
Weightlifting is a sport that requires strength and training.
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How to remember رفع الأثقال
رفع (raf) means 'to lift', and الأثقال (al-athqal) means 'the weights', so the compound describes the action directly.
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Questions about رفع الأثقال
How do you say "weightlifting" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "weightlifting" is رفع الأثقال. It is a noun.
How is رفع الأثقال written in Arabic?
رفع الأثقال uses seven letters total across two words. الأثقال begins with the Arabic article ال and has the characteristic ث (tha) letter.
How is رفع الأثقال used in a sentence?
Use رفع الأثقال as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: رفع الأثقال رياضة تتطلب قوة وتدريب. (Weightlifting is a sport that requires strength and training.).
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