No. 4,093 in Arabic
دور
"دور" in English can mean "role," "turn," "phase," or "house," depending on context.
In a sentence
لكل شخص دور في المجتمع.
Every person has a role in society.
Here, "دور" (dawr) refers to a "role" or position that a person takes or performs in a context, emphasizing responsibilities or contributions.
عندما وصلت كان دوري لأدخل.
When I arrived, it was my turn to enter.
In this sentence, "دور" (dawr) indicates a "turn" in a sequence or order where actions are performed or privileges are granted.
بحثت عن مكان فارغ لكي ألعب دوراً.
I looked for an empty place to act a role.
In this context, "دور" (dawr) is used to mean a "role" or character that one assumes, often in a theatrical or performative sense.
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