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open sesame in Arabic

اِفْتَح يَا سِمْسِم iftaḥ yā simsim

open sesame in Arabic: اِفْتَح يَا سِمْسِم (iftaḥ yā simsim). In English, open sesame means open up (especially referring to doors).

Arabic words for open sesame

open up
اِفْتَح يَا سِمْسِم iftaḥ yā simsim

English meaning of open sesame

  1. phrase Open up (especially referring to doors).
  2. noun Any successful means of achieving a result, especially means that are magical or technical, or otherwise beyond the understanding of most people.

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Questions about open sesame in Arabic

What is the meaning of open sesame in Arabic?
Open sesame in Arabic is اِفْتَح يَا سِمْسِم (iftaḥ yā simsim).
ما معنى كلمة open sesame؟
Open sesame: اِفْتَح يَا سِمْسِم (iftaḥ yā simsim).
What does open sesame mean in English?
Open sesame means open up (especially referring to doors).

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