No. 3,359 in Arabic
عابرة
"عابرة" means "passing" or "transient."
In a sentence
كانت السحابة عابرة في السماء.
The cloud was passing in the sky.
In this sentence, the word "عابرة" is used as an adjective to convey the meaning of something passing or transient, here describing the cloud.
هذه فكرة عابرة خطرت في ذهني.
This is a fleeting thought that came to my mind.
Here, the term "عابرة" is used metaphorically to describe an idea as fleeting or not permanent.
عابرة الطريق نظرت إلي بسرعة ومضت.
The passerby looked at me quickly and continued on their way.
In this context, "عابرة" is part of the phrase "عابرة الطريق," where it describes someone passing by on the street.
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