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How do you say "ruler" in Arabic?

مسطرة

Mastara

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In Arabic, "ruler" is مسطرة.

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Pronunciation

Two syllables: 'mas-TAH-rah' with stress on the second. The final 'ah' is soft.

Writing and usage

The word uses 'meem', 'seen', 'ta', 'ra'. It ends in 'ta marbuta' marking the feminine noun.

Example sentence

المسطرة على الطاولة

The ruler is on the table.

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How to remember مسطرة

Mastara sounds like 'mast'. Rulers keep things straight, like a mast holds a sail straight.

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Questions about مسطرة

How do you say "ruler" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "ruler" is مسطرة. It is a noun.

How is مسطرة written in Arabic?

The word uses 'meem', 'seen', 'ta', 'ra'. It ends in 'ta marbuta' marking the feminine noun.

How is مسطرة used in a sentence?

Use مسطرة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: المسطرة على الطاولة (The ruler is on the table.).

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