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How do you say "roof" in Arabic?
سطح
Sath
In Arabic, "roof" is سطح.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SATH' with one sharp syllable, the final sound like 'th' in 'bath'.
Writing and usage
This four-letter word starts with sad. The tha at the end is distinctive, with a curved shape underneath.
Example sentence
السطح مسطح وقوي
The roof is flat and strong.
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How to remember سطح
A roof is a flat top. Sath sounds abrupt like a roof line.
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Questions about سطح
How do you say "roof" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "roof" is سطح. It is a noun.
How is سطح written in Arabic?
This four-letter word starts with sad. The tha at the end is distinctive, with a curved shape underneath.
How is سطح used in a sentence?
Use سطح as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: السطح مسطح وقوي (The roof is flat and strong.).
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