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No. 6,437 in Arabic

است

"است" is not an independent Arabic word; it might be part of a larger expression or a typo. In Persian, "است" translates to "is" or "exists" in English.

In a sentence

  • هي استلهمت الفكرة من الطبيعة.

    She was inspired by nature.

    The word 'است' here is part of the root word 'استلهمت', which means 'inspired'. It shows the prefix 'است-' that adds the meaning of seeking or acquiring to the root.

  • قام المدير باستدعاء الموظف.

    The manager summoned the employee.

    The word 'است' here is part of the verb 'استدعاء', meaning to summon or call upon. The prefix 'است-' demonstrates initiating an action related to the root verb.

  • يجب أن تستفيد من هذه الفرصة.

    You should benefit from this opportunity.

    The word 'است' in 'تستفيد' signifies the derivation of the verb meaning 'to benefit', with 'است-' indicating a reflexive or acquiring nature of utilizing something in advantage.

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