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narrative in Arabic

سَرْدِي sardī

/ˈnɛɹ.ə.tɪv/UK/ˈnæɹ.ə.tɪv/

narrative in Arabic: سَرْدِي (sardī), قِصَّة (qiṣṣa), حِكَايَة (ḥikāya), سَرْدِيَّة (sardiyya). In English, narrative means telling a story.

Arabic words for narrative

telling a story
سَرْدِي sardī
systematic recitation of an event
قِصَّة qiṣṣa, حِكَايَة ḥikāya
a representation of an event or story in a way to promote a certain point of view
سَرْدِيَّة sardiyya, رِوَايَة riwāya

English meaning of narrative

  1. adjective Telling a story.
  2. adjective Overly talkative; garrulous.
  3. adjective Of or relating to narration.
  4. noun The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

Full definition of narrative

narrative in a sentence

  • the narrative thrust of a film
  • changing, controlling the narrative
  • The plot is full of holes, but the narrative is extremely compelling.

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Questions about narrative in Arabic

What is the meaning of narrative in Arabic?
Narrative in Arabic is سَرْدِي (sardī), قِصَّة (qiṣṣa), حِكَايَة (ḥikāya), سَرْدِيَّة (sardiyya).
ما معنى كلمة narrative؟
Narrative: سَرْدِي (sardī), قِصَّة (qiṣṣa), حِكَايَة (ḥikāya), سَرْدِيَّة (sardiyya).
What does narrative mean in English?
Narrative means telling a story.

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