Arabic Word · Intermediate
دمية
statue, statuette, especially a painted idol made of ivory or marble
Pronunciation: /dum.ja/
Meaning
statue, statuette, especially a painted idol made of ivory or marble
Example
وجمع ناشطون نحو 18 ألف جنيه استرليني لشراء دمية تنفخ بغاز الهيليوم طولها 6 أمتار، ويقولون إنها تجسد شخصية ترامب بأنه "مزاجي كالأطفال، ومغرور".
Campaigners raised almost £18,000 for the helium-filled six-metre high figure, which they said reflects Mr Trump's character as an "angry baby with a fragile ego and tiny hands".
Practice tips
- Practice دمية out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.