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Al Hudaydah

Al Hudaydah

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A port city in western Yemen on the Red Sea
  • proper noun
: Al Hudaydah
  • The port of Al Hudaydah plays a vital role in Yemen's economy and humanitarian aid supply.

Examples

  • Many international organizations monitor the situation in Al Hudaydah due to its strategic importance.

  • Fierce fighting broke out in the outskirts of Al Hudaydah last week.

  • I visited Al Hudaydah last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Al Hudaydah?

  • The port of Al Hudaydah is crucial for shipping goods in and out of Yemen.

  • Many families depend on aid delivered through the port of Al Hudaydah.

  • The city of Al Hudaydah is known for its beautiful beaches along the Red Sea.

Synonyms

Al-Hudaydah
vsAl Hudaydah
1 8.6

A major port city in Yemen on the Red Sea coast

is the same name written without a hyphen

Surface Forms

Al Hudaydah main

Morphology

Al + Hudaydah

This is a toponym/proper name rather than a compositional phrase: 'Al' and 'Hudaydah' do not combine to form a descriptive meaning in English. Even if a learner recognized 'al' as an Arabic definite article, the specific referent (a major port city on the Red Sea) is arbitrary and cannot be predicted from the constituents, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Al Hudaydah may come from an old Arabic word meaning 'little port' or 'small coast', creating the picture of a modest harbour by the sea. That's why the name fits today: Al Hudaydah is an important Red Sea port.