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How do you say "butter" in Arabic?
زبدة
Zibda
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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