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Dakar

da-KAH

Dakar (name) means the capital city of Senegal. Example: “The famous rally race once ran from Paris to Dakar.”

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The capital city of Senegal.
"The famous rally race once ran from Paris to Dakar."
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Etymology

Possibly from Wolof daqaar ("tamarind").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dakar” mean?

The word “Dakar” means the capital city of Senegal.

How do you pronounce “Dakar”?

“Dakar” is pronounced da-KAH (/dɑˈkɑɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dakar” in a sentence?

Here is “Dakar” used in a sentence: “The famous rally race once ran from Paris to Dakar.”

What part of speech is “Dakar”?

“Dakar” is a name.

Is “Dakar” a common word?

“Dakar” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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