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How do you say "can" in Arabic?
علبة
Ailba
In Arabic, "can" is علبة.
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Pronunciation
Say AYL-buh with stress on the first syllable. The AY sounds like in day.
Writing and usage
Three letters: alif, lam, ba with a fatha. This is a short word for a container.
Example sentence
العلبة معدنية وخفيفة الوزن.
The can is metallic and lightweight.
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How to remember علبة
Ailba is the word for a tin can or any cylindrical container in Egyptian Arabic.
Related words
- avocado أفوكادو Avookadw
- cabbage كرنب Kurunb
- cherry كريز Kireez
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- oil زيت Zeet
- pineapple أناناس Ananaes
- rice رز Ruzz
- strawberry فراولة Frawla
- watermelon بطيخ Batikh
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Questions about علبة
How do you say "can" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "can" is علبة. It is a noun.
How is علبة written in Arabic?
Three letters: alif, lam, ba with a fatha. This is a short word for a container.
How is علبة used in a sentence?
Use علبة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: العلبة معدنية وخفيفة الوزن. (The can is metallic and lightweight.).
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