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زبون

zabun

Customer

Intermediatenoun · masculine

Definition

A person who buys goods or services.

Example

الزبون دائما على حق.

The customer is always right.

Etymology

The term 'زبون' (zabun) comes from the Arabic root 'ز-ب-ن' (z-b-n), which conveys the sense of a customer or buyer. Its evolution reflects the importance of commerce and customer relations in Arabic-speaking communities.

How & Where It’s Used

'زبون' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts, especially in retail and business environments. It appears in spoken and written Arabic across various dialects.

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