نَهْر

§ Understanding نَهْر (nahr)

The word نَهْر (nahr) means 'river' in Arabic. It's a masculine noun. Knowing how to use it correctly in sentences is crucial for expressing yourself clearly in Arabic.

DEFINITION

A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea.

§ Basic Usage with Nouns

When you want to describe a specific river, you can use the definite article ال (al-) with نَهْر. For example, النَّهْر (an-nahr) means 'the river'.

Translation hint: The Nile is a long river.

Translation hint: I saw a beautiful river.

§ Using Prepositions with نَهْر

Prepositions are essential for showing location and relationships. Here are some common prepositions you'll use with نَهْر:

• في (fī) - in, at

Translation hint: The village is located in/on the river.

• على (ʿalā) - on, upon

Translation hint: The boat sails on the river.

• من (min) - from

Translation hint: We drink water from the river.

• إلى (ilā) - to

Translation hint: They went to the river for swimming.

§ Plural Form: أَنْهَار (anhār)

The plural of نَهْر (nahr) is أَنْهَار (anhār). This is an irregular plural, so it's important to memorize it.

Translation hint: There are many rivers in this country.

§ Common Phrases with نَهْر

Here are a few common phrases where you might encounter نَهْر:

• ضفة النهر (diffat an-nahr) - river bank

Translation hint: We sat on the river bank.

• عبور النهر (ʿubūr an-nahr) - crossing the river

Translation hint: Crossing the river requires a bridge.

§ Putting It All Together

The best way to learn is by practicing. Try to form your own sentences using نَهْر in different contexts. Think about the rivers you know and how you would describe them in Arabic.

Translation hint: I watched the sunset over the river.

Translation hint: There were a lot of fish in the river.

Keep practicing, and soon you'll be using نَهْر like a native speaker!