No. 1,546 in Arabic
عاصمة
Capital (of a country).
In a sentence
القاهرة هي عاصمة مصر.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
The word 'عاصمة' in this sentence refers to the city that serves as the administrative and political hub of the country, highlighting its role as a central location.
باريس تعتبر عاصمة الجمال والثقافة.
Paris is considered the capital of beauty and culture.
Here, 'عاصمة' is used metaphorically to denote Paris as the leading or most prominent place associated with beauty and culture.
عندما انتقل إلى عاصمة الولاية، وجد وظيفة بسهولة.
When he moved to the state capital, he found a job easily.
In this context, 'عاصمة' refers to the main city or administrative center of a specific state, emphasizing its status as a central locale.
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