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How do you say "trash can" in Arabic?
صندوق زبالة
sunduq zibala
In Arabic, "trash can" is صندوق زبالة.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SUN-duk ZIB-ah-luh' with two words, stress on the first of each.
Writing and usage
Sunduq has five letters starting with sad. Zibala has five letters starting with zayn.
Example sentence
صندوق الزبالة ممتلئ
The trash can is full.
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How to remember صندوق زبالة
A trash can is a box for garbage. The words literally mean box of garbage.
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Questions about صندوق زبالة
How do you say "trash can" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "trash can" is صندوق زبالة. It is a noun.
How is صندوق زبالة written in Arabic?
Sunduq has five letters starting with sad. Zibala has five letters starting with zayn.
How is صندوق زبالة used in a sentence?
Use صندوق زبالة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: صندوق الزبالة ممتلئ (The trash can is full.).
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