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How do you say "desk" in Arabic?
مكتب
Maktab
In Arabic, "desk" is مكتب.
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Pronunciation
Say mak-TAHB, with two syllables and stress on the second. The 'k' is hard, and 'tahb' rhymes with 'job'.
Writing and usage
مكتب has four letters: م (meem), ك (kaf), ت (ta), ب (ba). It's a compact word with strong consonants.
Example sentence
المكتب فارغ اليوم.
The desk is empty today.
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How to remember مكتب
Maktab is a desk or office. It comes from the root kataba, to write, so a maktab is a place for writing.
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Questions about مكتب
How do you say "desk" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "desk" is مكتب. It is a noun.
How is مكتب written in Arabic?
مكتب has four letters: م (meem), ك (kaf), ت (ta), ب (ba). It's a compact word with strong consonants.
How is مكتب used in a sentence?
Use مكتب as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: المكتب فارغ اليوم. (The desk is empty today.).
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