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How do you say "cushion" in Arabic?
مخدة
Makhadda
In Arabic, "cushion" is مخدة.
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Pronunciation
Say 'Makh-AHD-dah' with three syllables, stress on middle, 'ahd' long.
Writing and usage
Three letters: meem, kha, dal. The kha at the start makes a guttural 'kh' sound.
Example sentence
جلست على الكنبة مع مخدة وراء ضهري
I sat on the sofa with a cushion behind my back.
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How to remember مخدة
Makhadda - soft and comfortable sounding, like a pillow should feel.
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Questions about مخدة
How do you say "cushion" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "cushion" is مخدة. It is a noun.
How is مخدة written in Arabic?
Three letters: meem, kha, dal. The kha at the start makes a guttural 'kh' sound.
How is مخدة used in a sentence?
Use مخدة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: جلست على الكنبة مع مخدة وراء ضهري (I sat on the sofa with a cushion behind my back.).
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