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lama
Llama
Lama (لاما) is the Arabic word for 'llama,' referring to the South American camelid animal known for its woolly coat and use as a pack animal. This is a borrowed word in Arabic, reflecting the animal's non-native origin to the Arab world. It is used in both modern standard Arabic and colloquial dialects when discussing the animal in zoological, educational, or cultural contexts.
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رأيت اللاما في حديقة الحيوان أمس.
Ra'aytu al-lama fi hadīqat al-hayawan ams.
I saw the llama at the zoo yesterday.
اللاما حيوان أليف وذكي جداً.
Al-lama hayawan alīf wa-dhakīy jiddan.
The llama is a friendly and very intelligent animal.
يستخدم سكان جبال الأنديز اللاما لحمل الأشياء الثقيلة.
Yastakhdimu sukkan jibāl al-andīz al-lama li-hamul al-ashyā al-thaqīlah.
The inhabitants of the Andes mountains use llamas to carry heavy things.
صوف اللاما ناعم وغالي الثمن.
Sūf al-lama nāim wa-ghāli al-thaman.
Llama wool is soft and expensive.
تربي المزرعة عدداً كبيراً من اللاما.
Turbī al-mazra'ah 'addadan kabīran min al-lama.
The farm raises a large number of llamas.
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The llama is not native to the Arab world and is therefore considered an exotic animal. References to llamas in Arabic typically appear in educational contexts, children's content, or discussions about South American cultures and wildlife. The animal has become increasingly familiar to Arab audiences through international travel, zoos, and media, making it a useful vocabulary word for discussing global fauna.
Since 'lama' is a borrowed word from English or Spanish into Arabic, it maintains a consistent form across dialects. Remember to use the definite article 'al-' (ال) before the word when referring to a specific llama (al-lama). This word is particularly useful in educational, zoological, or cultural discussions when learning about animals from different parts of the world.
The Arabic word lama (لاما) refers to the llama, a South American camelid animal native to the Andes Mountains. This is a borrowed word in Arabic, adopted from English or Spanish to describe an animal that is not native to the Arab world. The word is used consistently across modern standard Arabic and most Arabic dialects.
The word is written as لاما in Arabic script and is pronounced "LAH-mah" with the stress on the first syllable. The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across Arabic-speaking regions, making it an easy word for learners to recognize and use.
The word lama is typically used in educational, zoological, or cultural contexts when discussing animals from South America. It appears frequently in children's educational materials, documentaries about wildlife, and discussions of different cultures around the world. The animal itself has become more familiar to Arab audiences in recent years through international travel, zoos, and media exposure.
When used in sentences, the word follows standard Arabic noun rules. You can use it with the definite article: al-lama (اللاما - "the llama") or in plural form: lamat (لامات - "llamas"), though the singular form is more commonly used even when referring to multiple animals, similar to the English usage.
When learning about llamas in Arabic, you'll encounter related words such as:
While llamas are not part of traditional Arab culture, the word has been adopted to facilitate discussion of world fauna and cultures. The animal's reputation for intelligence, friendliness, and utility makes it an interesting subject in educational contexts. Arab children learning about global animals and cultures will encounter this word, and it serves as a bridge between Arabic learning and broader international knowledge.
Learners should practice using lama in sentences about animals, farms, or zoos. Common phrases include hadīqat al-lama (llama park), sūf al-lama (llama wool), and tarbiyat al-lama (llama raising/breeding). These phrases are useful for discussions about agriculture, textiles, or tourism in South American regions.