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مكتب

maktab

Office

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A room or building where people work at desks.

Example

المدير في مكتبه الآن.

The manager is in his office now.

Etymology

The term 'مكتب' (maktab) comes from the root 'ك-ت-ب' (k-t-b), relating to writing or documentation. Historically, 'مكتب' refers to a place where writing occurs, which has evolved to signify an office or workplace.

How & Where It’s Used

'مكتب' is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in business or administrative settings. It appears in both written and spoken Arabic, including various dialects.

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