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How do you say "butter" in Arabic?

زبدة

Zibda

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In Arabic, "butter" is زبدة.

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Pronunciation

Say 'ZIB-duh' with two syllables, stress on the first, second is short.

Writing and usage

This four-letter word starts with zayn. The ba in the middle connects smoothly, ta marbuta ends it.

Example sentence

الزبدة طرية اليوم

The butter is soft today.

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How to remember زبدة

Butter is creamy and rich. Zibda sounds like something smooth.

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Questions about زبدة

How do you say "butter" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "butter" is زبدة. It is a noun.

How is زبدة written in Arabic?

This four-letter word starts with zayn. The ba in the middle connects smoothly, ta marbuta ends it.

How is زبدة used in a sentence?

Use زبدة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الزبدة طرية اليوم (The butter is soft today.).

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