Sahara Meaning in English

word

US

/səˈhɛɹə/

suh-HAIR-uh

UK

/səˈhɑːrə/

suh-HAA-ruh

Definition

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa. It is known for its vast sand dunes and extremely dry conditions.

Usage & Nuances

'Sahara' is always used with 'the' in English: 'the Sahara.' It usually refers to the desert region in Africa, not to be confused with the Arabic word 'sahara' meaning 'desert.' The word can be used in scientific, educational, and general contexts.

• Spanish: Sahara
• Portuguese (BR): Saara
• Portuguese (PT): Saara
• Chinese (Simplified): 撒哈拉
• Chinese (Traditional): 撒哈拉
• Hindi: सहारा
• Arabic: الصحراء الكبرى
• Bengali: সাহারা
• Russian: Сахара
• Japanese: サハラ砂漠
• Vietnamese: Sa mạc Sahara
• Korean: 사하라 사막
• Turkish: Sahra Çölü
• Urdu: صحارا
• Indonesian: Gurun Sahara

Example Sentences

The Sahara is very hot and dry.

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Camels live in the Sahara.

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The Sahara is in North Africa.

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Crossing the Sahara by car takes many days and preparation.

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Many adventure movies are set in the Sahara.

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People say the nights in the Sahara are surprisingly cold.

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