No. 38 in Arabic
مثل
"مثل" in English means "like" or "similar to."
In a sentence
مثل النجم في السماء.
مثل means 'like' or 'as' here, and the phrase translates to 'Like a star in the sky.'
Describes similarity or serves as a simile.
قال الحكيم: 'تصرف مثل القائد.'
The wise man said: 'Behave like a leader.'
Indicates imitation or acting in a specific manner.
أحب الأطعمة مثل الفاكهة والخضار.
I like foods such as fruit and vegetables.
Used for exemplification or enumeration.
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