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No. 2,791 in Arabic

ست

"ست" in Arabic can mean "six" or refer to a respectful title for a woman, similar to "Madam" or "Lady," depending on the context.

In a sentence

  • أنا أعيش مع ست كبيرة في السن.

    I live with an elderly lady.

    Here, "ست" means an elderly woman or lady as a term of respect in some dialects.

  • هي ست ممتازة في الطبخ.

    She is an excellent cook.

    In this case, "ست" is used to mean a lady or a woman, often emphasizing respect or skill.

  • الست في الحفل كانت مبتسمة دائماً.

    The lady at the party was always smiling.

    Here, "ست" refers to a specific woman, used respectfully or creatively depending on the region's context.

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