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How do you say "closed" in Arabic?
مقفول
maqful
In Arabic, "closed" is مقفول.
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Pronunciation
Say maq-FUL. The first syllable rhymes with 'back', the second with 'fool'. Stress the first syllable.
Writing and usage
Maqful is six letters with the meem prefix and qaf-fa-lam ending. The meem shows it's been closed off.
Example sentence
الباب مقفول الآن
The door is closed now.
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How to remember مقفول
Maqful contains 'ma' and 'full'. Closed doors are full, stuffed shut.
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Questions about مقفول
How do you say "closed" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "closed" is مقفول. It is a noun.
How is مقفول written in Arabic?
Maqful is six letters with the meem prefix and qaf-fa-lam ending. The meem shows it's been closed off.
How is مقفول used in a sentence?
Use مقفول as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الباب مقفول الآن (The door is closed now.).
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