No. 93 in Arabic
دول
The Arabic word "دول" means "countries" or "nations" in English.
In a sentence
هذه الدول تتميز بالمناظر الطبيعية الخلابة.
These countries are characterized by their breathtaking natural scenery.
In this sentence, "دول" (countries) is the plural noun for "بلد" (country), referring to multiple nations.
دول العالم تتعاون لمواجهة التغير المناخي.
The countries of the world collaborate to address climate change.
Here, "دول" signifies "countries", referring collectively to the nations of the world.
كان هناك دول كثيرة بشأن هذا المشروع.
There were many queries regarding this project.
In this context, "دول" is used metaphorically or regionally to mean "queries" or "points of discussion", demonstrating its alternative non-literal usage.
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