Arabic · Nature & Environment

جبل

jabal

Mountain

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A very high hill, often with steep sides.

Example

تسلقنا الجبل في الصباح.

We climbed the mountain in the morning.

Etymology

The word جبل (jabal) comes from the root ج-ب-ل (j-b-l), referring to mountains or hills. Its historical significance is seen in geography and symbolic representation.

How & Where It’s Used

جبل is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, frequently appearing in descriptions of landscapes and natural features.

Literary Heritage

Mentioned in classical literature, folklore, and religious texts.

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