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ولد

walad

Boy

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A male child.

Example

الولد يلعب كرة القدم.

The boy is playing football.

Etymology

'ولد' (walad) translates to 'boy' and emanates from classical roots that refer to youth and descent.

How & Where It’s Used

'walad' is used in both spoken and written contexts, often in everyday conversations, particularly in informal settings.

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