Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ataˈuð/

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Translation

coffin, casket

Word origin

From Andalusi Arabic attabút, from Classical Arabic tābūt ('box, chest, coffin').

Origin
Arabic
Root
tābūt

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralataúdes

Examples

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They carried the coffin to the church with respect.

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The wooden coffin was simple and elegant.

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They placed white flowers on the coffin.

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The family accompanied the coffin to the cemetery.

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What wood is the coffin made of?

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This word is part of lesson 60.