Arabic · Work & Business
maktab
Office
A room or building where people work at desks.
المدير في مكتبه الآن.
The manager is in his office now.
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.
'مكتب' is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in business or administrative settings. It appears in both written and spoken Arabic, including various dialects.