nile
word
Definition
The Nile is the longest river in Africa, running through several countries including Egypt and Sudan.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized ('the Nile'). Most often used in geography, history, or when talking about Egypt. Usually appears as 'the Nile' rather than just 'Nile.'
Spanish: NiloPortuguese (BR): NiloPortuguese (PT): NiloChinese (Simplified): 尼罗河Chinese (Traditional): 尼羅河Hindi: नाइलArabic: النيلBengali: নাইলRussian: НилJapanese: ナイル川Vietnamese: sông NileKorean: 나일강Turkish: Nil NehriUrdu: دریائے نیلIndonesian: Sungai Nil
Example Sentences
Boats have traveled the Nile for thousands of years.
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The Nile flows through Egypt.
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Many animals live near the Nile.
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The Nile is very important for farming.
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People say the ancient Egyptians depended on the Nile for everything.
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We went on a cruise down the Nile and saw ancient temples.
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