No. 719 in Arabic

نار

Fire.

In a sentence

كانت النار مشتعلة في المدفأة.
The fire was burning in the fireplace.
Here, 'نار' (fire) is used literally to describe flames in a fireplace as a source of heat or light.
هذا الطعام حار كالنار.
This food is as hot as fire.
In this sentence, 'نار' (fire) is used metaphorically to describe the high temperature or spiciness of the food.
قصتها الجديدة رواية من نار.
Her new story is a captivating and exciting novel.
In this context, 'نار' (fire) is used figuratively to describe something as exciting or enthralling, emphasizing its intensity and impact.

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