Arabic Word of the Day
مكتب
/mak-TAB/ • noun — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: office; desk (a place where work is done or the piece of furniture)
Examples
- أعمل في المكتب كل يوم.
(I work at the office every day.) - ضع كتابك على المكتب.
(Put your book on the desk.) - هل المكتب مفتوح الآن؟
(Is the office open now?)
Synonyms
- مقر
- طاولة
مكتب is used both for a workplace (the office) and for a desk (the furniture). Context and modifiers clarify meaning (e.g., مكتب المدير = the manager's office; مكتب الدراسة = study desk). It appears in compounds like مكتب البريد (post office) or مكتب الاستقبال (reception desk).
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