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Hamzah

Definition

Hamzah is a term that refers to a character in the Arabic alphabet. It represents a glottal stop sound and is used in the pronunciation of words.

Noun

Sense 1: In Arabic grammar, hamzah is a phoneme represented by the character ء.

Sense 2: Hamzah can also refer to a male given name of Arabic origin.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The letter hamzah has a unique pronunciation in the Arabic language.
2. Words with hamzah can be challenging to pronounce for non-native speakers.

Sense 2:

1. Hamzah just moved to the city and is excited to start his new job.
2. My friend named Hamzah is an expert in Arabic calligraphy.

Adjective

Sense 1: If referring to a local dialect or slang, hamzah can describe something popular or widely used in a specific area.

Sense 2: In a general sense, hamzah can be used to describe something related to the character or sound represented by the hamzah.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The hamzah words are commonly used in the local dialect.
2. This song uses hamzah phrases that are unique to the region.

Sense 2:

1. The hamzah pronunciation is crucial in correctly enunciating certain Arabic words.
2. It is essential to understand the rules governing the usage of hamzah in Arabic grammar.

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