No. 4,748 in Arabic

البحيرة

The Arabic word "البحيرة" means "the lake" in English.

In a sentence

ذهبت إلى البحيرة صباح اليوم.
I went to the lake this morning.
In this sentence, 'البحيرة' is used as the name for a geographical feature, specifically referring to a body of water surrounded by land.
تبدو البحيرة هادئة وجميلة عند الغروب.
The lake looks calm and beautiful at sunset.
Here, 'البحيرة' is described using adjectives, emphasizing its appearance and state during a specific time of day.
نحن نعيش بالقرب من البحيرة منذ عدة سنوات.
We have lived near the lake for several years.
In this context, 'البحيرة' is mentioned as a locational reference point, indicating proximity to the speaker's residence.

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