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How do you say "sign" in Arabic?
يافطة
Yafta
In Arabic, "sign" is يافطة.
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Pronunciation
Say YAH-ftah, with stress on the first syllable and a long 'a'. Rhymes with 'opera' but different.
Writing and usage
يافطة has four letters: ي (ya), ا (alif), ف (fa), ط (emphatic ta), ة (ta marbuta). The emphatic ta adds emphasis.
Example sentence
اليافطة مكتوب عليها اسم المحل.
The sign has the store's name written on it.
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How to remember يافطة
Yafta is a sign or billboard. It comes from an old word for a flag or marker that catches attention.
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Questions about يافطة
How do you say "sign" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "sign" is يافطة. It is a noun.
How is يافطة written in Arabic?
يافطة has four letters: ي (ya), ا (alif), ف (fa), ط (emphatic ta), ة (ta marbuta). The emphatic ta adds emphasis.
How is يافطة used in a sentence?
Use يافطة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: اليافطة مكتوب عليها اسم المحل. (The sign has the store's name written on it.).
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