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How do you say "to switch off" in Arabic?

يـِقفـِل

Yi'fil

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In Arabic, "to switch off" is يـِقفـِل.

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Pronunciation

Say 'yee-FIL'. Short verb. Single syllable sound.

Writing and usage

Yifil has ya-fa-seen-lam. Seen carries the emphasis. Short direct action verb.

Example sentence

قفل النور لما طلعنا.

He turned off the light when we left.

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How to remember يـِقفـِل

Fil means to turn off or close. Quick and direct verb for switching off.

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Questions about يـِقفـِل

How do you say "to switch off" in Arabic?

In Arabic, "to switch off" is يـِقفـِل. It is a noun.

How is يـِقفـِل written in Arabic?

Yifil has ya-fa-seen-lam. Seen carries the emphasis. Short direct action verb.

How is يـِقفـِل used in a sentence?

Use يـِقفـِل as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: قفل النور لما طلعنا. (He turned off the light when we left.).

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