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How do you say "knife" in Arabic?
سكينة
Sikkeena
In Arabic, "knife" is سكينة.
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Pronunciation
Say 'sik-KEE-nuh' with three syllables, stress on the middle, final 'uh' is short.
Writing and usage
This six-letter word starts with sin. The kaf appears early with a pronounced 'k' sound, ta marbuta ends it.
Example sentence
السكينة حادة جدا
The knife is very sharp.
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How to remember سكينة
A knife is for cutting. Sikkena sounds sharp like the blade.
Related words
- butter زبدة Zibda
- cake كيكة Kika
- cookie بسكوت Baskut
- croissant كرواسون Koorwasoon
- donut دونات Duwnat
- gas غاز Ghaez
- plastic wrap غلاف بلاستيك Ghulaf bilastik
- pot حلَّة Halla
- taco تاكو Ta-ko
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Questions about سكينة
How do you say "knife" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "knife" is سكينة. It is a noun.
How is سكينة written in Arabic?
This six-letter word starts with sin. The kaf appears early with a pronounced 'k' sound, ta marbuta ends it.
How is سكينة used in a sentence?
Use سكينة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: السكينة حادة جدا (The knife is very sharp.).
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