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Giraffe
الزرافة (al-zarāfah) is the Arabic word for giraffe, a tall African mammal known for its long neck and legs. This is a feminine noun in Arabic and is commonly used in both modern standard Arabic and colloquial dialects. The word refers specifically to the animal and is also used metaphorically in some contexts.
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شاهدنا الزرافة في حديقة الحيوان أمس.
Shāhadnā al-zarāfah fī hadīqat al-hayawān ams.
We saw the giraffe at the zoo yesterday.
الزرافة حيوان طويل جداً وتعيش في أفريقيا.
Al-zarāfah hayawān tawīl jiddan wa-ta'īsh fī Afrīqiyā.
The giraffe is a very tall animal and lives in Africa.
أطفالنا يحبون الزرافة أكثر من الحيوانات الأخرى.
Atfālunā yuhibbūn al-zarāfah akthar min al-hayawānāt al-ukhrā.
Our children love the giraffe more than other animals.
تتناول الزرافة أوراق الأشجار العالية.
Tatanāwal al-zarāfah awrāq al-ashjar al-'āliyah.
The giraffe eats leaves from high trees.
عنق الزرافة طويل جداً لكي تصل إلى الطعام.
'Unq al-zarāfah tawīl jiddan likay taṣil ilā al-ta'ām.
The giraffe's neck is very long so it can reach food.
While giraffes are native to Africa and not found in the Arab world naturally, they are well-known in Arabic-speaking countries through zoos, educational materials, and wildlife documentaries. The giraffe has become a beloved symbol in children's literature and educational content throughout the Arab world. The animal is often used in children's stories and educational programs to teach about African wildlife and biodiversity.
Remember that الزرافة is a feminine noun (اسم مؤنث), so when referring to it, use feminine adjectives and verb forms. For example: 'الزرافة جميلة' (the giraffe is beautiful) uses the feminine form 'جميلة'. When counting giraffes, use the appropriate feminine dual and plural forms: زرافتان (two giraffes) and زرافات or زرائف (giraffes plural). The word is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable: zar-RAF-ah.