Learn the Arabic letter Kaf with word samples 2023
The Arabic letter Kaf ك is the 22nd letter in the Arabic alphabet. It has a unique shape that is not similar to any other Arabic letter. In addition to the isolated form, this letter has 3 forms in an Arabic word.
The pronunciation of the letter Kaf ك is the same as the pronunciation of the English letters K and Q. To pronounce Kaf ك, prevent air briefly from leaving your vocal tract when the back of your tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of your mouth.
Examples of words with Kaf ك:
Here are some examples of the letter Kaf ك at the beginning, middle, and end of the word:
The initial Kaf ك:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
كبير
Big
Kabir
كاتب
Writer
Kaateb
كلمة
Word
Kalima
The middle Kaf ك:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
شبكة
Network
Shabaka
ركّاب
Passengers
Rukkab
مكعّب
Cube
Muka’ab
The terminal Kaf ك:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
ديك
Rooster
Dik
ملك
King
Malek
سمك
Fish
Samak
The letter Kaf ك with the Harakat حركات:
The letter Kaf ك with fat.ha فتحة:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
كَهرباء
Electricity
Kahrba’a
معركَة
Battle
Ma’rakaa
مسكَن
Residence
Maskan
The letter Kaf ك with the Damma ضمة:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
كُرسي
Chair
Kursy
كُنوز
Treasures
Kunuz
كُوب
A glass
Kub
The letter Kaf ك with Kasra كسرة:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
سكِّين
Knife
Skkin
يبكِي
(He) Cries
Yabkii
كِتاب
Book
Kitab
The letter Kaf ك with Sukuun سكون:
Arabic
English
Pronunciation
مكْتب
Desk
Maktab
اكْتشاف
Discovery
Iktishaf
سلوكْ
Behavior
Suluk
The letter Kaf ك is one of the easy Arabic letters which are not difficult to pronounce, as its sound exists in many other languages. However, some people mix it up with the Arabic letter Qaf ق which is deeper.
FAQ about the letter Kaf ك:
What is the difference between the pronunciation of Qaf ق and Kaf ك?
The pronunciation of Qaf ق is deeper and comes from your throat, while Kaf ك corresponds to K and its pronunciation comes from your mouth.
Is Kaf ك written on or over the line?
Kaf ك is written on the line, but if the following letter is written over the line, you should write Kaf ك over the line as well.
Is Kaf ك a sun or moon letter?
Kaf ك is a moon letter, so the Lam ل in الـ is pronounced when it is followed by Kaf ك.
