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PRONUNCIATION OF KHARTUM

Khartum  [kɑːˈtuːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KHARTUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Khartum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KHARTUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Khartum

Khartoum

Khartoum is the capital and second largest city of the Republic of Sudan and of Khartoum State. It is located at the confluence of the White Nile, flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile, flowing west from Ethiopia. The location where the two Niles meet is known as the "al-Mogran", meaning the Confluence. The main Nile continues to flow north towards Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. Divided by the Niles, Khartoum is a tripartite metropolis with an estimated overall population of over five million people, consisting of Khartoum proper, and linked by bridges to Khartoum North called and Omdurman to the west.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KHARTUM


assume
əˈsjuːm
bathroom
ˈbɑːθˌruːm
Batum
bɑːˈtuːm
bedroom
ˈbɛdˌruːm
boardroom
ˈbɔːdˌruːm
boom
buːm
classroom
ˈklɑːsˌruːm
costume
ˈkɒstjuːm
disentomb
ˌdɪsɪnˈtuːm
entomb
ɪnˈtuːm
Khartoum
kɑːˈtuːm
pantoum
pænˈtuːm
resume
rɪˈzjuːm
room
ruːm
tomb
tuːm
toom
tuːm
untomb
ʌnˈtuːm
volume
ˈvɒljuːm
whom
huːm
zoom
zuːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KHARTUM

Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz
khalif
Khalkha
Khalsa
Khama
Khamenei
khamsin
khan
khanate
khanda
khanga
khanjar
khansamah
kharif
Kharkov
Khartoum
khat
Khatami

WORDS THAT END LIKE KHARTUM

ad libitum
arboretum
datum
dictum
erratum
factum
infinitum
intrapartum
momentum
postpartum
quantum
rectum
sanctum
scrotum
septum
stratum
substratum
Tatum
tum
ultimatum

Synonyms and antonyms of Khartum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Khartum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KHARTUM

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The translations of Khartum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Khartum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

喀土穆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Khartum
570 millions of speakers

English

Khartum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Khartum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخرطوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Khartum
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Khartum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খারতুম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Khartoum
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Khartum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Khartum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハルツーム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카르 툼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Khartum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Khartum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Khartum
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खारतूम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Khartum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Khartum
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Chartum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Khartum
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Khartum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Χαρτούμ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Khartum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Khartum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

khartum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Khartum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KHARTUM»

The term «Khartum» is regularly used and occupies the 60.842 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KHARTUM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Khartum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KHARTUM»

Discover the use of Khartum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Khartum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
With Kitchener to Khartum
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
George Warrington Steevens, 2012
2
From Korti to Khartum: A Journal of the Desert March from ...
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series.
Charles W. Wilson, 2010
3
Middle East Contemporary Survey
Al-Khartum, 8 May 2000. 18. Al-Jazira TV, 7 May — BBC Monitoring, 9 May 2000, telephone interview. 19. Al-Sharq al-Awsat, 1 May; al-Khartum, 10 May 2000. 20. Al-Ra'y al-'Amm, 9 June; Alwan, 22 June 2000. 21. Al-Khartum, 28 June 2000.
Bruce Maddy-Weitzman, 2003
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From Korti to Khartum: A Journal of the Desert March from ...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Charles William Wilson, 2009
5
The Egyptian Sudan: Its History and Monuments
After Wad Ramla the cultivation increases, and every available acre on the islands all the way up to Khartum is covered with crops. Four miles north of Khartum, on the west bank, is the town of Omdurman, and passing Tut! Island the city of ...
E. A. Wallis Budge, 2010
6
Archives of Empire: Volume 2. The Scramble for Africa
Khartum and Omdurman were electrified; a consultation was quickly held, and it was at once decided to prevent their landing. The English could be seen searching in all directions for some sign to show them that Gordon was still alive; but the ...
‎2003
7
The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914
After overcoming many difficulties caused by rocks and sandbanks, after running the gauntlet of the Mahdist fire, this forlorn hope neared Khartum on the 28th, only to find that the place had fallen. There was nothing for it but to put about and  ...
John Holland Rose, 1929
8
A History of the Colonization of Africa by Alien Races
Speke and Grant had left England in April 1860, and reached Khartum on the 3oth of March, I864, and England soon afterwards. Speke died from a gun- accident in September 1864. Grant, afterwards made a Colonel and a C.B., accompanied ...
Harry H. Johnston, 2011
9
Fire and Sword in the Sudan: A Personal Narrative of ...
Gordon returnstotheSudan—The Siege of Khartum—I join the Mahdi at Rahad— Interviews and firstImpressions of the Mahdi—The Oathof Allegiance— Description ofthe Khalifa—The Arrival of Hussein Pasha—Criticisms on Gordon's  ...
F. R. Wingate
10
E. J. Brill's First Encyclopaedia of Islam, 1913-1936
Khartum was selected as their base by the Egyptians on account of its position at the junction of the two principal waterways. It became the capital town in 1823, but building in brick was not begun until 1839; as the centre of government and ...
M. Th. Houtsma, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KHARTUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Khartum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Their grandfather Hank is a member of the Khartum Shrine and the boys grew up inspired by renowned local fisherman Jeff Gustafson and the ... «Daily Miner and News, Jul 15»
2
Al-Mirghani Receives South Sudan Ambassador
Khartum — The First Assistant of the President of the Republic, Mohammed Al-Hassan Mohammed Osman Al-Mirghani reviewed, Sunday the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Khartoum State Earmarks 9.5 Million to Address Emergency …
This came in comprehensive meeting held, Thursday, including Wali (governor) of Khartum State, Gen.Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein and ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
4
State TV: Sudan's President Bashir announces new government …
Khartoum, Al Khartum, SD. Sep 03, 2013, 01:58 PM GMT ( 1y ). President of South Sudan to hold talks in Khartoum with President of Sudan to ... «BreakingNews.com, Jun 15»
5
Sudan seizes Monday print runs of 9 newspapers, editors and an …
Khartoum, Al Khartum, SD. Jun 12, 2015, 08:25 PM GMT ( 8d ). Witnesses: Police in Sudan fire tear gas to break up a protest in Khartoum ... «BreakingNews.com, May 15»
6
Chipperfield im Sudan - David Chipperfield entwirft Museum in der …
Die Regierung in Khartum fördert nicht nur die Wiederentdeckung der antiken Zeugnisse im Land, sondern auch die Errichtung lokaler Museen ... «Berliner Zeitung, Apr 15»
7
La storia del Mahdi e del generale Gordon in un califfato d'antan
Accanto al cardinale Manning, a Florence Nightingale e al dottor Arnold, vi troviamo il generale Charles George Gordon, l'“eroe di Khartum”, ... «Il Foglio, Mar 15»
8
St. Patrick's Day events in Sioux Falls
The Khartum Temple Pipes and Drums from Winnipeg will be featured. Sponsored by the St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza Committee with help ... «Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Mar 15»
9
Betty Ordal named Grand Marshal of Sioux Falls St. Patrick's Day …
Sponsorships from Sanford Health, Avera, Holiday Inn City Centre and Xcel Energy help underwrite the costs of bringing the Khartum Temple ... «KSFY, Mar 15»
10
Boko Haram: French, Chadian Troops Enter Nigerian Territory
Babayaks Khartum ·. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Engineer/ Technical Support Manager at AutomaniacKustomz. we don't need France to ... «NAIJ.COM, Feb 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Khartum [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/khartum>. May 2024 ».
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