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How do you say "to switch off" in Arabic?
يـِقفـِل
Yi'fil
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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- give يـِدّي Yiddi
- leave يمشي Yimshi
- think يفكر Yifakkar
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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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