Kilo Lingo

/my.zyl.mɑ̃/

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Translation

Muslim

Word origin

From Persian musulman, an adjectival form of Arabic muslim ('one who submits to God'), from the root s-l-m ('peace, submission').

Origin
Arabic
Root
muslim
English cognates
Muslim, Islam, salaam

Grammar

Femininemusulmane
Masc pluralmusulmans
Fem pluralmusulmanes

Examples

porc.

My Muslim friend does not eat pork.

divers.

The Muslim world is very diverse.

l' .

She married a Muslim man last year.

' .

Many Muslim children go to this school.

culture .

Muslim culture is rich and ancient.

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This word is part of lesson 69.