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يَشْتَمّ

yashtammu
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Explicación يَشْتَمّ in your Level:
At the A1 level, we focus on the most basic use of 'yashtamm'. It means 'he smells'. You can use it to talk about simple things like flowers or food. Think of it as a physical action your nose does. In Arabic, we say 'The boy smells the flower'. It is a useful word for describing what you are doing in a garden or a kitchen. At this stage, don't worry about the complex grammar; just remember that 'yashtamm' starts with 'ya' because it is for 'he'. If you want to say 'I smell', you say 'ashtamm'. It is one of the five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, tasting, and smelling). Learning this word helps you describe the world around you in a simple way. You might hear it in a storybook for children or when someone is showing you a nice flower. It is a friendly, sensory word that connects you to your environment immediately. Practice it by pointing to things with a scent and saying the word.
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At the A2 level, 'yashtamm' is used to describe daily routines and simple observations. You can use it to explain why you like a certain place ('I smell the sea air') or to describe a cooking process. You are now learning that this verb is Form VIII, which makes it slightly more formal than the basic 'yashumm'. In A2, you should start pairing 'yashtamm' with specific nouns like 'ra'iha' (scent) or 'itir' (perfume). You can also use it in simple questions: 'Do you smell the coffee?' This level involves understanding the present tense conjugation for different people (I, you, he, she). It is also the stage where you notice the word in short dialogues, like at a market. Understanding 'yashtamm' allows you to participate in basic social interactions involving food or fragrances, which are very important in Arabic-speaking cultures. You can now use it to express preferences, like 'He smells the roses because he loves them.'
At the B1 level, you begin to use 'yashtamm' in more complex sentences and narratives. You can use it to set a scene in a story, describing how a character 'smells the scent of rain' on the pavement. You also start to learn the past tense 'ishtamma' and how the geminated root (sh-m-m) behaves. At B1, you can use the verb to express more than just physical sensation; you might use it to describe an intentional action, like a scientist smelling a chemical or a chef carefully checking a dish. You also learn how to negate the verb in different tenses. This level introduces the idea of 'yashtamm' as a way of gathering information. You are no longer just 'smelling'; you are 'investigating via smell.' You can also start using adverbs: 'He smells the flower gently' or 'He smells the smoke anxiously.' This adds emotional depth to your Arabic and allows for more nuanced communication.
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At the B2 level, 'yashtamm' is used with a high degree of fluency and can appear in metaphorical contexts. You might encounter it in literature where a character 'smells the scent of the past' or 'smells a conspiracy.' You are comfortable with all conjugations, including the tricky past tense 'ishtamamtu.' You also understand the difference between 'yashtamm' and its synonyms like 'yatanassam' (to catch a breeze) or 'yastanshiq' (to inhale). At this level, you can use the verb in the passive voice if needed, though it is less common. You can also discuss the cultural significance of olfaction in the Arab world, using 'yashtamm' to describe rituals involving incense or traditional perfumes. Your vocabulary is now large enough to describe the *nature* of the scent being smelled—whether it is 'fawwah' (fragrant) or 'muntin' (stinking)—and how the subject reacts to it. You can use the verb in complex conditional sentences: 'If he had smelled the gas, he would have left the room.'
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At the C1 level, 'yashtamm' is a tool for sophisticated expression. You use it in academic or literary analyses to describe sensory imagery in a text. You understand the subtle morphological implications of Form VIII—how the 'ifta'ala' pattern suggests a subject's involvement in the action. You can use the word in philosophical discussions about perception and the senses. In C1, you might use 'yashtamm' to describe the detection of subtle nuances in a complex fragrance, using advanced vocabulary for different types of scents (musk, amber, jasmine). You are also aware of the historical etymology of the root and how it appears in classical poetry. Your use of the word is precise; you choose 'yashtamm' over 'yashumm' specifically to convey intentionality or a certain register of speech. You can write long, descriptive passages where 'yashtamm' serves as a pivotal action that triggers a memory or a realization for a character, demonstrating a deep grasp of Arabic narrative techniques.
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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'yashtamm' is indistinguishable from a native speaker with a high level of education. You use it effortlessly in any context, from highly technical scientific papers on olfaction to the most abstract and experimental poetry. You understand all the archaic and rare forms related to the root sh-m-m. You can play with the word's meaning, using it in puns, complex idioms, or highly stylized prose. At this level, 'yashtamm' is part of a vast web of sensory and cognitive verbs that you deploy with perfect precision. You can critique the use of the word in different historical periods of Arabic literature, noting how its usage has evolved. You are also capable of using it to describe the most subtle of human experiences, where the act of smelling becomes a metaphor for intuition, spiritual insight, or the passage of time. The word is no longer just a verb; it is a versatile instrument in your linguistic repertoire, used to create resonance and atmosphere in your speech and writing.
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يَشْتَمّ en 30 segundos

  • يَشْتَمّ is an Arabic verb meaning 'to smell' or 'to sniff' intentionally.
  • It is the present tense of the Form VIII verb اِشْتَمَّ (ishtamma).
  • It is commonly used for flowers, food, perfumes, and even metaphorical 'smelling' of danger.
  • The root is ش-م-م (sh-m-m), which relates to all things olfactory.

The Arabic verb يَشْتَمّ (yashtamm) is a fascinating entry into the world of Arabic morphology and sensory experience. At its core, it translates to 'he smells' or 'he sniffs.' However, to truly understand its utility, one must look at its root: ش-م-م (sh-m-m). In Arabic, the simplest form of the verb is شَمَّ (shamma), which means 'to smell.' The word we are focusing on, يَشْتَمّ, is the present tense of the Form VIII (ifta'ala) derived verb اِشْتَمَّ (ishtamma). In Arabic grammar, moving from Form I to Form VIII often adds a layer of intentionality, intensity, or reflexivity. While شَمَّ might describe the passive act of noticing a scent, يَشْتَمّ often implies an active effort to inhale and perceive a fragrance, much like 'sniffing' or 'taking a scent in.'

Grammatical Form
Present tense, 3rd person masculine singular, Form VIII (Mazi: Ishtamma, Mudari: Yashtammu).
Core Nuance
Active olfaction; the deliberate act of sniffing or inhaling air to detect a scent.

In Arab culture, the sense of smell is highly valued. From the ubiquitous presence of Bakhoor (incense) in homes to the high-quality Oud and floral oils used as perfumes, the act of smelling is a social and spiritual ritual. You will hear this word used in a variety of contexts: a chef checking the freshness of ingredients, a gardener enjoying his roses, or even a detective 'smelling' something suspicious. It is a word that bridges the physical act of breathing with the cognitive act of identification.

الرجل يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ القَهْوَةِ الطَّازَجَةِ كُلَّ صَبَاحٍ.
The man smells the scent of fresh coffee every morning.

Furthermore, the word is used in modern standard Arabic (MSA) and is understood across dialects, though local variations like yishimm might be more common in daily speech in the Levant or Egypt. Using يَشْتَمّ marks a speaker as having a good grasp of formal or semi-formal Arabic, particularly when describing sensory details in literature or journalism.

When you use this word, you are often describing a moment of pause. It’s not just about the nose; it’s about the attention. When someone yashtamm, they are focusing on the environment. This makes it a great word for descriptive writing. Imagine a scene in a market: the protagonist stops, closes their eyes, and yashtamm the spices. It conveys a richness of experience that simple verbs sometimes lack.

الطِّفْلُ يَشْتَمّ الزُّهُورَ فِي الحَدِيقَةِ بِفَرَحٍ.
The child smells the flowers in the garden with joy.

Root Analysis
Sh-M-M: Related to anything olfactory. Words like 'Shamm' (smelling) and 'Mashmoom' (scented) come from this same root.

Using يَشْتَمّ correctly requires understanding its direct object relationship. In Arabic, you 'smell' something directly (transitive). For example, you smell the 'scent' (ra'iha) of something. The structure is usually [Subject] + [Yashtamm] + [Object/Noun]. Let's explore how this looks in different levels of complexity.

Basic Structure
هو يَشْتَمّ العِطْر (He smells the perfume). Simple subject-verb-object.

As you advance, you can add adverbs to describe *how* someone smells. Does he smell deeply? Does he smell quickly? Arabic uses the 'Maf'ul Mutlaq' or simple adverbs to clarify. For instance, يَشْتَمّ بِعُمْقٍ (He smells deeply). This adds texture to your descriptions, especially in storytelling.

كَانَ الطَّبَّاخُ يَشْتَمّ الحَسَاءَ لِيَتَأَكَّدَ مِنَ التَّوَابِلِ.
The cook was smelling the soup to check the spices.

Another important usage is in the figurative sense. While less common than in English ('I smell trouble'), in Arabic, يَشْتَمّ can be used to indicate sensing something hidden or approaching. For example, يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ الخِيَانَةِ (He smells the scent of betrayal). This is a powerful rhetorical tool in literature.

When describing nature, يَشْتَمّ is the go-to verb. It implies a connection with the environment. If you are writing a travel blog in Arabic, you might write about how the traveler yashtamm the sea air or the mountain pines. It evokes a sense of presence.

بِمُجَرَّدِ دُخُولِهِ المَنْزِلَ، بَدَأَ يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ خُبْزِ أُمِّهِ.
As soon as he entered the house, he began to smell the scent of his mother's bread.

Negation
لا يَشْتَمّ (He does not smell). For example: 'He has a cold, so he does not smell anything.'

Finally, consider the imperative form اِشْتَمَّ (Ishtamm! - Smell!). It is used when offering someone a flower or a sample of perfume. 'Smell this!' is a very common social interaction in Arab markets where sellers want you to experience the quality of their goods.

In the real world, يَشْتَمّ appears in several distinct domains. The most obvious is the culinary world. Arabic TV shows about cooking frequently use this verb when the chef leans over a pot. You will hear: 'Now, we smell the aroma of the garlic.' This is a signal that the cooking process is reaching a key stage.

The Souq (Market)
Perfume sellers (Attarin) will invite you: 'Ishtamm hadha al-oud' (Smell this oud). It is the primary verb of trade in the fragrance industry.

In medical or health contexts, doctors might ask a patient if they can 'smell' certain things to test neurological health or recovery from a virus. In news reports, you might hear it regarding environmental issues, such as residents 'smelling' gas or pollution in a specific area. It serves as a verb of detection in these serious scenarios.

سُكَّانُ المِنْطَقَةِ يَشْتَمُّونَ رَائِحَةً غَرِيبَةً تَنْبَعِثُ مِنَ المَصْنَعِ.
The residents of the area smell a strange odor emanating from the factory.

Literature and poetry are perhaps the richest environments for this word. Arabic poetry often dwells on the 'nasim' (breeze) and the scents it carries. A poet might describe how the lover yashtamm the scent of the beloved in a letter or a piece of clothing. It adds a deeply romantic and sensory layer to the text.

In daily life, mothers use it with children: 'Smell your hands, did you wash them?' or 'Smell this milk, is it still good?' It is a verb of verification and safety. Understanding this word helps you navigate the practicalities of a household as much as the nuances of a poem.

هَلْ تَشْتَمّ شَيْئاً يَحْتَرِقُ فِي المَطْبَخِ؟
Do you smell something burning in the kitchen?

Modern Media
In advertisements for laundry detergents or air fresheners, the actors will close their eyes and 'yashtamm' the freshness, emphasizing the product's effectiveness.

One of the most frequent errors for learners is confusing يَشْتَمّ (Form VIII) with يَشُمّ (Form I). While they are often interchangeable in casual conversation, يَشُمّ (yashumm) is the more basic 'to smell,' whereas يَشْتَمّ is more deliberate. Using Form VIII when you mean a simple passive sense might sound slightly overly formal or specific, but it is rarely 'wrong.' However, using Form I in a context that requires the intensity of Form VIII might make your speech sound flat.

Confusing Roots
Don't confuse 'Shamm' (to smell) with 'Samm' (to poison). A small change in the first letter (Sheen vs Seen) completely changes the meaning!

Another mistake involves the conjugation of geminate verbs. Because the root is Sh-M-M, learners often struggle with the past tense. They might say 'Ishtammtu' instead of the correct اِشْتَمَمْتُ (Ishtamamtu). In the present tense يَشْتَمّ, the two M's are merged with a shadda. Forgetting the shadda in pronunciation (yashtam vs yashtamm) can make the word sound like a different, non-existent root.

Incorrect: أنا اِشْتَمْتُ الوَرْدَةَ.
Correct: أَنَا اِشْتَمَمْتُ الوَرْدَةَ.
I smelled the flower. (Note the opening of the gemination in the past tense).

Learners also sometimes forget that يَشْتَمّ is transitive. You don't need a preposition like 'at' or 'of' in Arabic. You simply smell the object. Saying 'yashtamm min' (smells from) is a common interference from English or other languages. Stick to the direct object for a more natural sound.

Finally, be careful with the gender of the subject. يَشْتَمّ is for 'he.' For 'she,' it is تَشْتَمّ (tashtamm). Because 'tashtamm' sounds similar to other verbs, pay close attention to the context of the sentence to ensure you are talking about olfaction and not something else.

While يَشْتَمّ is a specific and rich verb, Arabic offers several alternatives depending on the nuance you want to convey. Knowing these will help you choose the right word for the right situation.

يَشُمّ (Yashumm)
The Form I version. It is more common in daily dialect and covers the general sense of smelling without the added 'active' nuance of Form VIII.
يَتَنَسَّم (Yatanassam)
To breathe in a light breeze or to catch a faint scent. It is more poetic and often used with 'nasim' (breeze).
يَتَذَوَّق (Yatadhawwaq)
Literally 'to taste,' but in Arabic, taste and smell are often linked. In culinary contexts, one might 'taste' the aroma.

If you are describing a bad smell, you might use verbs like تَفُوح (tafooh), which means 'to emanate' or 'to waft.' For example, تَفُوحُ رَائِحَةٌ كَرِيهَةٌ (A foul smell is wafting). Here, the focus is on the smell itself rather than the person smelling it. Understanding the difference between a person-centric verb (yashtamm) and a scent-centric verb (tafooh) is key to advanced Arabic.

Comparison:
1. هو يَشْتَمّ العِطْرَ. (He is smelling the perfume - Active)
2. رَائِحَةُ العِطْرِ تَفُوحُ فِي الغُرْفَةِ. (The scent of perfume is wafting in the room - Passive/Emanating)

In some technical or scientific contexts, you might see يَسْتَنْشِق (yastanshiq), which means 'to inhale.' While yashtamm is specifically about the smell, yastanshiq is about the act of taking air into the lungs. If you are smelling a medicine to identify it, you yashtamm; if you are inhaling steam for a cold, you yastanshiq.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The root Sh-M-M is also the source of the word 'Shamman' (cantaloupe) in many Arabic dialects because the fruit is picked and judged based on its strong, sweet smell.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /jaʃ.tamm/
US /jæʃ.tæm/
The stress is on the second syllable: yash-TAMM.
Rima con
يَهْتَمّ (yahtamm - to care) يَغْتَمّ (yaghtamm - to be sad) يَنْضَمّ (yandamm - to join) يَتِمّ (yatimm - to be completed) يَشُمّ (yashumm - to smell) يَعُمّ (ya'umm - to prevail) يَذُمّ (yadhumm - to dispraise) يَسُمّ (yasumm - to poison)
Errores comunes
  • Pronouncing it as 'yashtam' with a single 'm'.
  • Confusing the 'sh' with a 's' sound.
  • Adding a vowel between 'sh' and 't'.
  • Making the 't' too heavy (like a 'ta' ط).
  • Forgetting the shadda on the final 'm'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

The shadda and Form VIII pattern can be slightly tricky for beginners to recognize.

Escritura 4/5

Conjugating in the past tense requires opening the gemination (ishtamamtu), which is a common hurdle.

Expresión oral 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward once the 'sht' cluster is mastered.

Escucha 2/5

Easily recognizable in context due to the 'sh' and 'm' sounds.

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Requisitos previos

أَنْف (Nose) رَائِحَة (Scent) وَرْدَة (Rose) طَعَام (Food) هُوَ (He)

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يَتَنَفَّس (To breathe) يَتَذَوَّق (To taste) يَلْمِس (To touch) يَسْمَع (To hear) يَرَى (To see)

Avanzado

اِسْتَنْشَقَ (To inhale) تَفَوَّحَ (To be fragrant) أَرْيَج (Aroma) شَذَى (Fragrance)

Gramática que debes saber

Form VIII Verb Patterns

اِشْتَمَّ (Past) -> يَشْتَمّ (Present). The pattern is اِفْتَعَلَ -> يَفْتَعِلُ.

Geminate Verbs (Mudha'af)

When the last two root letters are the same (M-M), they merge with a shadda in the present tense.

Transitive Verbs

يَشْتَمّ takes a direct object (Maf'ul Bihi) without a preposition.

Present Tense Prefixes

أَشْتَمّ (I), نَشْتَمّ (We), تَشْتَمّ (You/She), يَشْتَمّ (He).

Opening Gemination in Past Tense

اِشْتَمَمْتُ (I smelled) - the two M's separate when a consonant suffix is added.

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Ejemplos por nivel

1

الولد يَشْتَمّ الوَرْدَة.

The boy smells the flower.

Simple present tense (3rd person masculine).

2

أنا أَشْتَمّ القَهْوَة.

I smell the coffee.

1st person singular present tense.

3

هَلْ تَشْتَمّ الطَّعَام؟

Do you smell the food?

Question form using 2nd person masculine.

4

البِنْتُ تَشْتَمّ العِطْر.

The girl smells the perfume.

3rd person feminine singular.

5

نَحْنُ نَشْتَمّ الهَوَاء النَّقِيّ.

We smell the fresh air.

1st person plural present tense.

6

يَشْتَمّ القِطّ الحَلِيب.

The cat smells the milk.

Verb precedes the subject (Standard Arabic order).

7

هُوَ لا يَشْتَمّ شَيْئاً.

He does not smell anything.

Negation using 'la'.

8

يَشْتَمّ الرَّجُل الصَّابُون.

The man smells the soap.

Basic verb-subject-object structure.

1

يَشْتَمّ الخَبَّاز رَائِحَة الخُبْز.

The baker smells the scent of the bread.

Includes the noun 'ra'iha' (scent) as a direct object.

2

كُلّ صَبَاحٍ، يَشْتَمّ جَدِّي اليَاسَمِين.

Every morning, my grandfather smells the jasmine.

Includes a time expression 'kulla sabahin'.

3

يَشْتَمّ المُسَافِر هَوَاء البَحْر.

The traveler smells the sea air.

Using 'hawa' (air) as the object.

4

تَشْتَمّ الأُمّ مَلابِس الرَّضِيع.

The mother smells the baby's clothes.

Feminine subject and possessive construction.

5

هَلْ تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الحَرِيق؟

Do you smell the scent of fire (burning)?

Common safety-related question.

6

يَشْتَمّ الطَّالِب الكِتَاب القَدِيم.

The student smells the old book.

Adjective 'qadim' (old) modifying the object.

7

يَشْتَمّ الكَلْب صَاحِبَه.

The dog smells its owner.

Possessive suffix '-hu' (his/its).

8

يَشْتَمّ الزَّائِر البَخُور فِي المَنْزِل.

The visitor smells the incense in the house.

Cultural context: Bakhoor.

1

يَشْتَمّ الطَّبَّاخ الحَسَاء لِيَعْرِفَ إِذَا كَانَ نَاضِجاً.

The cook smells the soup to know if it is cooked.

Use of 'li-' (in order to) with a subjunctive verb.

2

بَدَأَ يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة المَطَر عَلَى الأَرْض.

He began to smell the scent of rain on the ground.

Verb 'bada'a' (began) followed by the present tense.

3

يَشْتَمّ الخَبِير العِطْر لِيُحَدِّدَ مُكَوِّنَاتِه.

The expert smells the perfume to determine its ingredients.

Specific vocabulary: 'khabir' (expert), 'mukawwinat' (ingredients).

4

يَشْتَمّ الرَّجُل الهَوَاء بَعْدَ العَاصِفَة.

The man smells the air after the storm.

Prepositional phrase 'ba'da al-asifa'.

5

كَانَ يَشْتَمّ كُلّ زَهْرَةٍ فِي المَعْرِض.

He was smelling every flower in the exhibition.

Past continuous using 'kana' + present tense.

6

يَشْتَمّ الطِّفْلُ رَائِحَةَ الكَعْكِ بِشَوْقٍ.

The child smells the scent of the cake with longing.

Adverbial phrase 'bi-shawqin' (with longing).

7

يَشْتَمّ الغَوَّاصُ رَائِحَةَ البَحْرِ المَالِحَةَ.

The diver smells the salty scent of the sea.

Complex noun-adjective phrase.

8

لا يَسْتَطِيعُ أَنْ يَشْتَمّ أَيَّ شَيْءٍ بِسَبَبِ الزُّكَامِ.

He cannot smell anything because of the cold.

Modal verb 'yastati' (can) + 'an' + subjunctive.

1

يَشْتَمّ الصَّحَفِيُّ رَائِحَةَ الفَسَادِ فِي هَذِهِ القَضِيَّةِ.

The journalist smells the scent of corruption in this case.

Metaphorical use of 'yashtamm'.

2

يَشْتَمّ المُتَنَزِّهُونَ عَبِيرَ الأَزْهَارِ الجَبَلِيَّةِ.

The hikers smell the fragrance of mountain flowers.

Plural subject and formal word 'abeer' (fragrance).

3

يَشْتَمّ المَارَّةُ الدُّخَانَ الكَثِيفَ المُنْبَعِثَ مِنَ المَبْنَى.

The passersby smell the thick smoke emanating from the building.

Active participle 'munba'ith' (emanating).

4

يَشْتَمّ التَّاجِرُ جَوْدَةَ التَّوَابِلِ قَبْلَ شِرَائِهَا.

The merchant smells the quality of the spices before buying them.

Abstract object 'jawda' (quality).

5

يَشْتَمّ الرِّيَاضِيُّ الهَوَاءَ النَّقِيَّ لِيَسْتَعِيدَ نَشَاطَهُ.

The athlete smells the fresh air to regain his energy.

Purpose clause with 'li-yastai'da'.

6

يَشْتَمّ المُرَاقِبُ أَيَّ تَغْيِيرٍ فِي المَخْبَرِ.

The supervisor smells any change in the lab.

Indefinite object 'ayya taghyir'.

7

يَشْتَمّ الطِّفْلُ ثِيَابَ وَالِدِهِ المُسَافِرِ.

The child smells the clothes of his traveling father.

Emotional context and active participle 'musafir'.

8

يَشْتَمّ الفَنَّانُ رَائِحَةَ الأَلْوَانِ الزَّيْتِيَّةِ.

The artist smells the scent of oil colors.

Specific professional vocabulary.

1

يَشْتَمّ القَارِئُ بَيْنَ السُّطُورِ رَائِحَةَ الحُزْنِ الدَّفِينِ.

The reader smells the scent of buried sadness between the lines.

Advanced metaphorical use; personification of sadness.

2

يَشْتَمّ البَاحِثُ فِي المَخْطُوطَاتِ رَائِحَةَ التَّارِيخِ.

The researcher in manuscripts smells the scent of history.

Abstract conceptualization of smell.

3

يَشْتَمّ المُحَقِّقُ رَائِحَةَ المُؤَامَرَةِ تَحُومُ فِي الأُفُقِ.

The investigator smells the scent of a conspiracy hovering on the horizon.

Use of 'tahoom' (hovering) to add atmospheric detail.

4

يَشْتَمّ الشَّاعِرُ نَسِيمَ الحُرِّيَّةِ فِي قَصَائِدِهِ.

The poet smells the breeze of freedom in his poems.

High literary register.

5

يَشْتَمّ المَرْءُ فِي هَذَا المَكَانِ عَبَقَ المَاضِي.

One smells in this place the fragrance of the past.

Use of 'abaq' (fragrance/aura) and generic 'al-mar' (one).

6

يَشْتَمّ المُتَصَوِّفُ رَائِحَةَ المِسْكِ فِي خَلْوَتِهِ.

The mystic smells the scent of musk in his seclusion.

Spiritual/Sufi context.

7

يَشْتَمّ عُلَمَاءُ الآثَارِ رَائِحَةَ التُّرَابِ المُقَدَّسِ.

Archaeologists smell the scent of the sacred soil.

Plural construct state 'ulama' al-athar'.

8

يَشْتَمّ النَّاقِدُ رَائِحَةَ التَّقْلِيدِ فِي هَذَا العَمَلِ.

The critic smells the scent of imitation in this work.

Critical/Academic usage.

1

يَشْتَمّ الفَيْلَسُوفُ فِي العَدَمِ رَائِحَةَ الوُجُودِ المُتَجَدِّدِ.

The philosopher smells in the void the scent of renewed existence.

Highly abstract/metaphysical.

2

يَشْتَمّ الكِيَانُ البَشَرِيُّ رَائِحَةَ الخَوْفِ الغَرِيزِيِّ.

The human entity smells the scent of instinctive fear.

Biological/Psychological terminology.

3

يَشْتَمّ المَنْفِيُّ فِي غُرْبَتِهِ رَائِحَةَ التُّرَابِ بَعْدَ المَطَرِ.

The exile in his estrangement smells the scent of soil after rain.

Evocative of 'nostalgia' (al-haneen).

4

يَشْتَمّ العَقْلُ البَاطِنُ رَائِحَةَ الذِّكْرَيَاتِ المَنْسِيَّةِ.

The subconscious mind smells the scent of forgotten memories.

Psychological/Surrealist context.

5

يَشْتَمّ الزَّمَانُ رَائِحَةَ الدَّمَارِ فِي الحُرُوبِ العَبَثِيَّةِ.

Time smells the scent of destruction in futile wars.

Personification of 'al-zaman' (time).

6

يَشْتَمّ المُبْدِعُ رَائِحَةَ الإِلْهَامِ قَبْلَ وِلادَةِ الفِكْرَةِ.

The creator smells the scent of inspiration before the birth of the idea.

Abstract creative process.

7

يَشْتَمّ الوِجْدَانُ رَائِحَةَ السَّكِينَةِ فِي لَحَظَاتِ التَّأَمُّلِ.

The soul smells the scent of tranquility in moments of meditation.

Internal/Spiritual vocabulary.

8

يَشْتَمّ التَّارِيخُ رَائِحَةَ التَّغْيِيرِ الجَذْرِيِّ.

History smells the scent of radical change.

Historical personification.

Colocaciones comunes

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة
يَشْتَمّ عَبِير
يَشْتَمّ بِعُمْق
يَشْتَمّ عِطْراً
يَشْتَمّ دُخَاناً
يَشْتَمّ خَطَراً
يَشْتَمّ نَسِيماً
يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة المَطَر
يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الخِيَانَة
يَشْتَمّ بَخُوراً

Frases Comunes

دَعْنِي أَشْتَمّ

— Let me smell. Used when someone wants to check a scent.

دَعْنِي أَشْتَمّ هذا العطر.

لا أَشْتَمّ شَيْئاً

— I don't smell anything. Common when a scent is faint.

أنا مريض، لا أَشْتَمّ شَيْئاً.

هَلْ تَشْتَمّ مَا أَشْتَمّ؟

— Do you smell what I smell? Used to confirm a scent with others.

هناك حريق، هَلْ تَشْتَمّ مَا أَشْتَمّ؟

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة أُمِّه

— He smells his mother's scent. Used to describe a child's comfort.

الطفل يهدأ عندما يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة أُمِّه.

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة المَوْت

— He smells the scent of death. A dark literary phrase.

في الحرب، يَشْتَمّ الناس رَائِحَة المَوْت.

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة النَّجَاح

— He smells the scent of success. Used for someone near a goal.

بعد التعب، بدأ يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة النَّجَاح.

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الغِشّ

— He smells the scent of cheating. Used in suspicious contexts.

المعلم يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الغِشّ في الامتحان.

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الحُرِّيَّة

— He smells the scent of freedom. Used for political or personal liberty.

السجين بدأ يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الحُرِّيَّة.

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة البَارُود

— He smells the scent of gunpowder. Used in war contexts.

الجنود يَشْتَمُّونَ رَائِحَة البَارُود.

يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الشِّوَاء

— He smells the scent of grilling. Common in social gatherings.

الجيران يَشْتَمُّونَ رَائِحَة الشِّوَاء.

Se confunde a menudo con

يَشْتَمّ vs يَسُمّ

Means 'to poison'. The only difference is the first letter (Sheen vs Seen).

يَشْتَمّ vs يَشْتُم

Means 'to insult'. The difference is the last letter (Meem vs Meem with shadda/vowel difference).

يَشْتَمّ vs يَبْتَسِم

Means 'to smile'. It has a similar rhythm but different root letters.

Modismos y expresiones

"يَشْتَمّ خَبَرَاً"

— To get wind of some news or a secret.

يَشْتَمّ خَبَرَاً عن الزيادة في الرواتب.

Informal
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الغَدْر"

— To sense betrayal before it happens.

الملك يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الغَدْر من وزيره.

Literary
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الفَوْز"

— To feel that victory is very close.

اللاعب يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الفَوْز في الدقيقة الأخيرة.

Sporting
"لا يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الجَنَّة"

— A religious idiom meaning someone will not even get close to Paradise.

من يفعل كذا، لا يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الجَنَّة.

Religious
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة المَال"

— To be motivated solely by money or to sense a profit.

التاجر الجشع يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة المَال.

Critical
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الخَوْف"

— To perceive that someone else is afraid.

الأسد يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الخَوْف في فريسته.

Naturalistic
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الكَذِب"

— To know immediately that someone is lying.

الأم تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الكَذِب في كلام ابنها.

Daily
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الثَّوْرَة"

— To sense an upcoming social or political upheaval.

السياسي الذكي يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الثَّوْرَة.

Political
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الفَضِيحَة"

— To sense that a scandal is about to break.

الصحافة تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الفَضِيحَة.

Journalistic
"يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الدَّم"

— To sense weakness or an opportunity to attack.

المنافس يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الدَّم في الشركة الضعيفة.

Business

Fácil de confundir

يَشْتَمّ vs يَشُمّ

It is the Form I version of the same root.

Yashumm is more basic; Yashtamm is more active and intentional.

يَشُمّ الهواء (He smells the air) vs يَشْتَمّ العطر (He sniffs the perfume).

يَشْتَمّ vs يَسْتَنْشِق

Both involve the nose and inhaling.

Yastanshiq is the physical act of inhaling air; Yashtamm is specifically for perceiving scents.

يَسْتَنْشِق الهواء النقي (He inhales fresh air).

يَشْتَمّ vs يَتَنَسَّم

Both are sensory verbs related to scent.

Yatanassam is poetic and usually refers to catching a faint, pleasant breeze.

يَتَنَسَّم عبير الزهور (He catches the fragrance of flowers).

يَشْتَمّ vs يَشْتُم

Similar spelling (Sheen-Ta-Meem).

Yashtum (to insult) has no shadda on the Meem and a different vowel on the Ta.

لا تَشْتُم الناس (Do not insult people).

يَشْتَمّ vs يَصِمّ

Similar sound to some learners.

Yasimm means 'to deafen'. Totally different root.

يَصِمّ الآذان (It deafens the ears).

Patrones de oraciones

A1

[Subject] يَشْتَمّ [Noun].

هو يَشْتَمّ الوردة.

A2

[Subject] يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة [Noun].

البنت تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الخبز.

B1

[Subject] كَانَ يَشْتَمّ [Noun] عِنْدَمَا...

كنت أشتم العطر عندما دخلت الغرفة.

B2

[Subject] يَشْتَمّ [Noun] لِيَعْرِفَ...

يَشْتَمّ الطبيب الدواء لِيَعْرِفَ نوعه.

C1

يَشْتَمّ المَرْءُ فِي [Context] رَائِحَة الـ...

يَشْتَمّ المَرْءُ فِي هذا الكتاب رَائِحَة الماضي.

C2

مَا أَنْ [Verb] حَتَّى بَدَأَ يَشْتَمّ...

ما أن فتح الباب حتى بدأ يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة الغدر.

Any

هَلْ تَشْتَمّ [Noun]؟

هل تشتم رائحة حريق؟

Any

لا أَشْتَمّ شَيْئاً.

أنا لا أشتم شيئاً الآن.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

شَمّ The sense of smell
رَائِحَة Scent/Odor
مَشْمُوم Something smelled / Scented flower
شَمَّام Cantaloupe (because of its strong smell)

Verbos

شَمَّ To smell (Form I)
اِشْتَمَّ To smell/sniff (Form VIII)
تَشَمَّمَ To sniff repeatedly/investigate by smell (Form V)

Adjetivos

شَمُوم Fragrant

Relacionado

أَنْف (Nose)
عِطْر (Perfume)
بَخُور (Incense)
نَسِيم (Breeze)
عَبِير (Fragrance)
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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Common in literature, media, and descriptive speech.

Errores comunes
  • أنا اِشْتَمْتُ → أنا اِشْتَمَمْتُ

    In the past tense of geminate verbs (roots with two same letters), you must separate the letters when adding a consonant suffix like 'tu' (I).

  • يَشْتَمّ مِنْ الوَرْدَة → يَشْتَمّ الوَرْدَة

    In Arabic, 'to smell' is transitive and takes a direct object. You don't need the preposition 'min' (from).

  • يَشْتَم رَائِحَة → يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَة

    Forgetting the shadda on the Meem changes the pronunciation and makes the word grammatically incorrect in MSA.

  • Confusing يَشْتَمّ with يَشْتُم → يَشْتَمّ (smell) vs يَشْتُم (insult)

    The vowels and the shadda are different. Yashtamm (smell) has a fatha on the Ta, while Yashtum (insult) has a damma on the Ta and no shadda.

  • Using 'yashtamm' for a person's body odor → تَفُوحُ مِنْهُ رَائِحَة

    If you want to say someone 'smells' (has an odor), use the verb 'tafooh' (to emanate). 'Yashtamm' is only for the person doing the smelling.

Consejos

The Shadda is Key

Always remember the shadda on the last letter. It signifies the double 'm' from the root Sh-M-M. Without it, the word sounds incomplete and incorrect.

Pair with 'Ra'iha'

While you can smell an object directly, it is very common and natural in Arabic to say 'smell the scent of...' (yashtamm ra'iha...). This makes your Arabic sound more authentic.

Smell and Hospitality

In Arab culture, offering a guest a pleasant scent is a high honor. Using this verb in a social context shows you understand these sensory traditions.

Setting the Scene

Use 'yashtamm' in your creative writing to ground your characters in their environment. Describing what a character smells is a powerful way to evoke emotion.

The 'SHT' Cluster

Practice saying 'yashtamm' without putting a vowel between 'sh' and 't'. It should be a crisp, quick transition.

Form VIII Logic

Remember that Form VIII verbs often imply an 'extra' effort or being involved in the action. This helps you remember why 'yashtamm' is used for intentional sniffing.

At the Market

If you are at an Arabic spice market, watch how the locals 'yashtamm' the spices before buying. It's a key part of the shopping experience.

The Sniff Sound

Associate the 'SHT' part of the word with the sound of a quick sniff. SHT-amm! It makes the word much easier to recall.

Formal vs. Informal

If you hear 'yishimm' on the street, don't be confused. It's just the dialect version. In your writing and formal speech, stick to 'yashtamm'.

Detecting Danger

Always pay attention to 'yashtamm' when it's followed by 'dukhan' (smoke) or 'ghaz' (gas). In these contexts, it's a verb of warning.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Imagine a chef in a 'SH'arp 'T'-shirt 'AMM'ing (adding) spices while he 'YASHTAMM' (smells) the pot.

Asociación visual

Picture a large nose (Anf) leaning over a beautiful rose, with the letters 'Yashtamm' floating in the steam of the scent.

Word Web

Nose Scent Perfume Sniff Inhale Flower Food Air

Desafío

Try to use 'yashtamm' three times today: once for your breakfast, once for a flower or tree outside, and once for a soap or perfume.

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Semitic root Sh-M-M, which is consistently associated with olfaction across various Semitic languages, including Hebrew (shamam) and Syriac.

Significado original: The original meaning is simply to perceive an odor or to breathe in a scent.

Afroasiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using 'smell' for people; like in English, it can be sensitive. Focus on scents of flowers, food, and perfumes.

In English, 'to smell' can be both what you do and how you are (e.g., 'You smell good'). In Arabic, 'yashtamm' is only the action you perform with your nose.

Sham el-Nessim (Egyptian Spring Festival) Classical poetry describing the 'Scent of Najd' Religious Hadiths mentioning the scent of Paradise

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

At a Perfume Shop

  • أُرِيدُ أَنْ أَشْتَمَّ هَذَا العِطْرَ.
  • هَلْ يُمْكِنُنِي أَنْ أَشْتَمَّ العُودَ؟
  • اِشْتَمَّ، هَذِهِ رَائِحَةٌ جَمِيلَةٌ جِدّاً.
  • مَاذَا تَشْتَمّ فِي هَذَا المَزِيجِ؟

In the Kitchen

  • اِشْتَمَّ رَائِحَةَ الثَّوْمِ المَقْلِيِّ.
  • هَلْ تَشْتَمّ شَيْئاً يَحْتَرِقُ؟
  • يَشْتَمّ الطَّبَّاخُ اللَّحْمَ لِيَتَأَكَّدَ مِنْ سَلامَتِهِ.
  • أَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ كَعْكَةٍ لَذِيذَةٍ.

In Nature

  • أُحِبُّ أَنْ أَشْتَمَّ رَائِحَةَ المَطَرِ.
  • يَشْتَمّ النَّحْلُ رَائِحَةَ الزُّهُورِ.
  • تَعَالَ نَشْتَمَّ هَوَاءَ البَحْرِ.
  • هُوَ يَشْتَمّ اليَاسَمِينَ فِي الحَدِيقَةِ.

Detecting Danger

  • أَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ غَازٍ!
  • هَلْ تَشْتَمُّونَ دُخَاناً؟
  • يَشْتَمّ الكَلْبُ رَائِحَةَ الغَرِيبِ.
  • بَدَأْتُ أَشْتَمُّ رَائِحَةً غَرِيبَةً هُنَا.

Metaphorical/Suspicion

  • أَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ مُشْكِلَةٍ قَادِمَةٍ.
  • هُوَ يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ الكَذِبِ فِي كَلامِكَ.
  • تَشْتَمّ الشَّرِكَةُ رَائِحَةَ المُنَافَسَةِ.
  • أَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ خِيَانَةٍ فِي الهَوَاء.

Inicios de conversación

"هَلْ تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ القَهْوَةِ الطَّازَجَةِ الآن؟ (Do you smell the fresh coffee now?)"

"مَا هِيَ أَجْمَلُ رَائِحَةٍ تَشْتَمُّهَا فِي الصَّبَاحِ؟ (What is the most beautiful scent you smell in the morning?)"

"عِنْدَمَا تُسَافِرُ، هَلْ تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةً تُذَكِّرُكَ بِبَيْتِكَ؟ (When you travel, do you smell a scent that reminds you of home?)"

"هَلْ تَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ المَطَرِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَنْزِلَ؟ (Do you smell the rain before it falls?)"

"مَاذَا تَشْتَمّ عِنْدَمَا تَدْخُلُ مَخْبَزاً؟ (What do you smell when you enter a bakery?)"

Temas para diario

اُكْتُبْ عَنْ رَائِحَةٍ تَشْتَمُّهَا دَائِماً وَتَجْعَلُكَ سَعِيداً. (Write about a scent you always smell that makes you happy.)

صِفْ مَاذَا يَشْتَمّ المُسَافِرُ عِنْدَمَا يَصِلُ إِلَى بَلَدٍ جَدِيدٍ. (Describe what a traveler smells when they arrive in a new country.)

هَلْ سَبَقَ أَنْ اِشْتَمَمْتَ رَائِحَةً وَتَذَكَّرْتَ مَوْقِفاً قَدِيماً؟ (Have you ever smelled a scent and remembered an old situation?)

تَخَيَّلْ أَنَّكَ فِي سُوقٍ لِلْعُطُورِ، مَاذَا تَشْتَمّ هُنَاكَ؟ (Imagine you are in a perfume market, what do you smell there?)

مَا هِيَ الرَّائِحَةُ الَّتِي تَشْتَمُّهَا فِي فَصْلِ الشِّتَاءِ؟ (What is the scent you smell in the winter season?)

Preguntas frecuentes

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While both mean 'to smell', يَشُمّ (Form I) is the general sense of smelling, often passive. يَشْتَمّ (Form VIII) implies a more active, intentional sniffing or inhaling to identify a scent. For example, you use يَشْتَمّ when you pick up a flower to smell it specifically.

The past tense is اِشْتَمَّ. For 'I smelled', you say اِشْتَمَمْتُ (Ishtamamtu). Note that the double 'm' splits into two separate 'm' sounds when you add a suffix starting with a consonant.

In daily dialect, people usually use the Form I version: يَشُمّ (yishimm). However, يَشْتَمّ is perfectly understood as it is the standard formal version (MSA) and is used in media and literature throughout the Arab world.

Yes, you can! You can say يَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةً كَرِيهَةً (He smells a foul odor). It works for any kind of scent, good or bad.

No, 'to taste' is يَذُوق (yadhooq). However, because smell and taste are linked, you might hear people use them together when describing food.

The root is ش-م-م (Sh-M-M). This root is all about the nose and olfaction.

It is transitive, meaning it takes a direct object. You 'yashtamm' something directly (e.g., يَشْتَمّ العِطْرَ).

You say: أَشْتَمّ رَائِحَةَ المَطَرِ (Ashtamm ra'iha al-matar).

Yes, the act of smelling is called شَمّ (Shamm). For example, حَاسَّة الشَّمّ (The sense of smell).

Yes, it is often used to mean 'sensing' something like danger, a lie, or a conspiracy. Just like in English when we say 'I smell trouble'.

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Translate to Arabic: 'He smells the flower.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'I smell the coffee.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'The mother smells the baby's scent.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'Do you (masc) smell the smoke?'

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Translate to Arabic: 'We smell the fresh air.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'The cook smells the soup.'

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Write a sentence using 'يَشْتَمّ' and 'عِطْر'.

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Translate to Arabic: 'They (masc) smell the jasmine.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'He began to smell the scent of rain.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'I smelled (past) the perfume.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'He smells danger in this place.'

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about visiting a garden using 'يَشْتَمّ'.

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Translate to Arabic: 'The cat smells the food before eating.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'Can you smell the sea?'

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Translate to Arabic: 'He smells the scent of his mother's bread.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'He doesn't smell anything because of the cold.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'The detective smells a mystery.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'We smell the incense in the mosque.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'The child smells the rose and smiles.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'I like to smell the old books.'

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Describe the scent of your favorite food using 'أَشْتَمّ'.

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Say: 'I smell the jasmine in the garden.'

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Ask a friend: 'Do you smell something burning?'

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Tell someone: 'Smell this perfume, it is very nice.'

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Explain why you can't smell because of a cold.

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Describe what a baker does in the morning.

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Talk about 'Sham el-Nessim'.

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Say: 'We smell the sea air on the beach.'

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Ask: 'Who is smelling the flowers?'

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Say: 'The dog smells the stranger.'

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Describe a market scene using 'يَشْتَمّ'.

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Say: 'I love to smell the rain on the earth.'

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Say: 'He smells the scent of success.'

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Ask: 'What are you smelling?'

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Say: 'She smells the soap before buying it.'

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Say: 'They smell the incense in the house.'

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Say: 'I smell a lie in his words.'

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Say: 'We smell the fresh bread from the window.'

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Say: 'The child smells his father's jacket.'

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Say: 'I can't smell anything right now.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'يَشْتَمّ الولد الوردة.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'أنا أَشْتَمّ رائحة القهوة.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'هل تَشْتَمّ الدخان؟'

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Listen and transcribe: 'نحن نَشْتَمّ الهواء النقي.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'البنت تَشْتَمّ العطر.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'يَشْتَمُّونَ رائحة المطر.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'اِشْتَمَّ هذه الزهرة.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'لا أَشْتَمّ شيئاً اليوم.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'يَشْتَمّ الطباخ الطعام.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'يَشْتَمّ الكلب الغريب.'

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