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حيوان

[ħaj.waːn]

noun

LanguageHijazi Arabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning
  1. animal, creature
  2. animal (derogatory term for a human being)
  3. animal
  4. A living organism that feeds on organic matter and is distinct from plants.
Examples

هذا الحيوان جميل جداً.

This animal is very beautiful.

Pronunciationħaj.waːn

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteCan be used as a derogatory term for a person, similar to English.

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