No. 1,493 in Arabic
الشعر
"الشعر" means "poetry" in English.
In a sentence
أحب قراءة الشعر العربي القديم.
I love reading ancient Arabic poetry.
Here, 'الشعر' refers to 'poetry,' the artistic literary form characterized by rhythm and rhyme.
يحتاج شعري إلى عناية أكثر في الشتاء.
My hair needs more care in winter.
In this sentence, 'الشعر' refers to 'hair,' the physical fibers growing on the head of a person.
الشعر يغذي الإحساس بالوجود لدى الكثيرين.
Poetry nurtures the sense of existence for many people.
Once again, 'الشعر' is used here meaning 'poetry,' highlighting its emotional or philosophical significance in human experience.
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