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How do you say "door" in Arabic?
باب
Bab
In Arabic, "door" is باب.
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Pronunciation
Say bab, one short syllable. It rhymes with 'tab'. The 'b' is soft and clear.
Writing and usage
باب has three letters: ب (ba), ا (alif long vowel), ب (ba again). The doubled ba surrounds the alif.
Example sentence
الباب مفتوح.
The door is open.
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How to remember باب
Bab is a door. It's one of the first words most Arabic learners encounter and one of the shortest.
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Questions about باب
How do you say "door" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "door" is باب. It is a noun.
How is باب written in Arabic?
باب has three letters: ب (ba), ا (alif long vowel), ب (ba again). The doubled ba surrounds the alif.
How is باب used in a sentence?
Use باب as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الباب مفتوح. (The door is open.).
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