noun
hamza
Hamza (noun) means a symbol in the Arabic writing system that represents a glottal stop, written as a standalone letter or above/below other letters. Example: “Learners of Arabic often struggle with the placement rules for the hamza.”
noun
1
A symbol in the Arabic writing system that represents a glottal stop, written as a standalone letter or above/below other letters.
"Learners of Arabic often struggle with the placement rules for the hamza."
2
A male given name of Arabic origin.
"Hamza was named after his great-uncle."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like hamza.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- hamzas
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Learners of Arabic often struggle with the placement rules for the _____.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Arabic هَمْزَة (hamza).
Frequently asked questions
What does “hamza” mean?
The word “hamza” means a symbol in the Arabic writing system that represents a glottal stop, written as a standalone letter or above/below other letters.
How do you use “hamza” in a sentence?
Here is “hamza” used in a sentence: “Learners of Arabic often struggle with the placement rules for the hamza.”
What part of speech is “hamza”?
“Hamza” is a noun.
Where does the word “hamza” come from?
The word “hamza” comes from Arabic. Borrowed directly from Arabic هَمْزَة (hamza).
How many meanings does “hamza” have?
“Hamza” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a symbol in the Arabic writing system that represents a glottal stop, written as a standalone letter or above/below other letters.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include hamza:
