No. 574 in Arabic
جزيرة
Island
In a sentence
ذهبت مع عائلتي إلى جزيرة هادئة.
I went with my family to a quiet island.
Here, 'جزيرة' refers to a geographic landmass surrounded by water, showing its primary noun meaning.
تعد جزيرة اللغة العربية غنية بالمفردات والتعابير.
The island of the Arabic language is rich in vocabulary and expressions.
'جزيرة' is used metaphorically here to represent a domain or area, such as a specific field like the Arabic language.
نشأت النباتات الفريدة في جزيرة منعزلة.
Unique plants grew on an isolated island.
'جزيرة' again conveys the meaning of an actual island, emphasizing its role in ecological isolation.
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