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How do you say "open" in Arabic?
أفتح
aftah
In Arabic, "open" is أفتح.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce as AF-tah. The first syllable is short like 'off', the second rhymes with 'duh'. Stress the first syllable.
Writing and usage
Aftah is five letters with alif and hamza at the start, followed by fa and ta and ha. The hamza is an essential breathing mark.
Example sentence
الباب مفتوح
The door is open.
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How to remember أفتح
Aftah starts with a hamza. Open doors make you take a breath of fresh air.
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Questions about أفتح
How do you say "open" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "open" is أفتح. It is a noun.
How is أفتح written in Arabic?
Aftah is five letters with alif and hamza at the start, followed by fa and ta and ha. The hamza is an essential breathing mark.
How is أفتح used in a sentence?
Use أفتح as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الباب مفتوح (The door is open.).
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