Arabic · Travel & Places

متجر

matjar

Shop

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A place where goods are sold.

Example

في هذا الشارع متاجر كثيرة.

There are many shops on this street.

Etymology

The term متجر (matjar) comes from the root ج-ر (j-r), which pertains to trade or commerce. It evolved historically to denote a physical place where goods are bought and sold.

How & Where It’s Used

Used widely in various Arab regions, متجر is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. It applies to small shops as well as larger stores, and variations may exist in dialects across different countries.

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