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How do you say "notebook" in Arabic?
دفتر
Daftar
In Arabic, "notebook" is دفتر.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'DAHF-tahr' with stress on the first. The 'dh' is more like 'd' than 'th'.
Writing and usage
The word uses 'dal', 'fa', 'ta', 'ra'. It's a foundational Arabic word for any bound writing surface.
Example sentence
الدفتر ممتلئ بالملاحظات
The notebook is full of notes.
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How to remember دفتر
Daftar sounds like 'draft'. You draft your thoughts in a notebook.
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Questions about دفتر
How do you say "notebook" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "notebook" is دفتر. It is a noun.
How is دفتر written in Arabic?
The word uses 'dal', 'fa', 'ta', 'ra'. It's a foundational Arabic word for any bound writing surface.
How is دفتر used in a sentence?
Use دفتر as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الدفتر ممتلئ بالملاحظات (The notebook is full of notes.).
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