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How do you say "envelope" in Arabic?
ظرف
Zarf
In Arabic, "envelope" is ظرف.
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Pronunciation
One syllable: 'ZAHRF' with a guttural 'z' sound at the start. The word is short and clipped.
Writing and usage
The word uses 'zay', 'ra', and 'fa'. It's a simple three-letter root. The 'fa' at the end makes it sharp.
Example sentence
الظرف على الطاولة
The envelope is on the table.
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How to remember ظرف
Zarf sounds like 'scarf'. You fold an envelope like you fold a scarf.
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Questions about ظرف
How do you say "envelope" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "envelope" is ظرف. It is a noun.
How is ظرف written in Arabic?
The word uses 'zay', 'ra', and 'fa'. It's a simple three-letter root. The 'fa' at the end makes it sharp.
How is ظرف used in a sentence?
Use ظرف as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الظرف على الطاولة (The envelope is on the table.).
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