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fathom in Arabic

fathom in Arabic is قامة — fathom means a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.

fathom in Arabic

قامة
noun feminine
Pronounced: qāma
measure of six feet — see also brace, toise

What does "fathom" mean?

  1. noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
    "The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms."
  2. verb To understand something fully, especially something puzzling or complicated.
    "I still can't fathom why he quit such a great job."

fathom in a sentence

  • The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms.
  • I still can't fathom why he quit such a great job.
  • She tried to fathom the meaning behind his cryptic message.

Common Arabic translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fathom" in Arabic?

"fathom" in Arabic is قامة. fathom means: A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.

How do you pronounce قامة?

"fathom" in Arabic is قامة, pronounced "qāma".

How do you use "fathom" in a sentence?

Example: "The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms." In Arabic, "fathom" is قامة.

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