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How do you say "sofa" in Arabic?
كنبة
Kanaba
In Arabic, "sofa" is كنبة.
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Pronunciation
Say kah-NAH-bah, with three syllables and stress on the middle syllable. The 'k' is hard, and 'nah' rhymes with 'spa'.
Writing and usage
كنبة has four letters: ك (kaf), ن, ب (ba), ة (ta marbuta feminine ending). The ba in the middle is distinctive.
Example sentence
الكنبة مريحة جداً.
The sofa is very comfortable.
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How to remember كنبة
Kanaba is a sofa or couch. It's a place to relax and lounge, a comfort piece.
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Questions about كنبة
How do you say "sofa" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "sofa" is كنبة. It is a noun.
How is كنبة written in Arabic?
كنبة has four letters: ك (kaf), ن, ب (ba), ة (ta marbuta feminine ending). The ba in the middle is distinctive.
How is كنبة used in a sentence?
Use كنبة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الكنبة مريحة جداً. (The sofa is very comfortable.).
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