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How do you say "shelf" in Arabic?
رف
Raff
In Arabic, "shelf" is رف.
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Pronunciation
Say rahf, one syllable that rhymes with 'staff'. The 'r' is soft, and the 'ff' is pronounced as a single double sound.
Writing and usage
رف has three letters: ر (ra), ف (fa), ف (fa again, doubled). The doubled fa at the end is the distinctive feature.
Example sentence
الرف مليان بالكتب.
The shelf is full of books.
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How to remember رف
Raff is a shelf. Picture items lined up on a raff, safe and organized.
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Questions about رف
How do you say "shelf" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "shelf" is رف. It is a noun.
How is رف written in Arabic?
رف has three letters: ر (ra), ف (fa), ف (fa again, doubled). The doubled fa at the end is the distinctive feature.
How is رف used in a sentence?
Use رف as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الرف مليان بالكتب. (The shelf is full of books.).
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