Arabic · Work & Business
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.