Arabic · Nature & Environment

ريح

rih

Wind

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

Moving air that you can feel.

Example

الريح قوية على الشاطئ.

The wind is strong on the beach.

Etymology

The word 'ريح' (rih) comes from the root ر-ي-ح, meaning 'to blow' or 'to move with wind.' It has been historically significant in literature and culture, representing change.

How & Where It’s Used

Widely used in both formal and informal Arabic, this term appears in discussions about weather and nature in various dialects.

Literary Heritage

The term 'ريح' has been used extensively in poetry and religious texts, often symbolizing messages or divine winds.

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