No. 3,545 in Arabic
ولاسيما
"ولا سيما" means "especially" or "particularly."
In a sentence
أحب القراءة، ولاسيما الكتب الأدبية.
I enjoy reading, especially literary books.
In this sentence, 'ولا سيما' is used to introduce a specific category or example that highlights a preference or focus within a broader group, emphasizing literary books within reading preferences.
الرياضة مهمة لصحة الإنسان، ولاسيما المشي يومياً.
Exercise is important for human health, especially daily walking.
Here, 'ولا سيما' is employed to point out a particular activity—daily walking—that exemplifies the importance of sports for health.
يحب الأطفال الأطعمة الحلوة، ولاسيما الشوكولاتة.
Children love sweet foods, especially chocolate.
'ولا سيما' in this case introduces a specific example (chocolate) that falls under the broader category of sweet foods, indicating its popularity among children.
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