No. 1,435 in Arabic

محل

The Arabic word "محل" means "store" or "shop."

In a sentence

أنا أبحث عن محل لشراء الملابس.
I am looking for a shop to buy clothes.
In this sentence, 'محل' (shop) refers to a physical store where goods like clothes are sold.
هذا ليس محلًا للنقاش الآن.
This is not the time or place for discussion right now.
Here, 'محل' (place) metaphorically indicates the appropriateness or relevance of a situation for a topic of discussion.
لدي محل تقدير لما فعلته من أجلي.
I have an estimate of appreciation for what you have done for me.
In this sentence, 'محل' (estimate) metaphorically conveys the idea of appreciation or the value assigned to an action or outcome.

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