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Arabic translation: كشك

08:39 Jul 1, 2010
English to Arabic translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
English term or phrase: quioske
What does quioske mean, and which language is it?
Mujeeb Rahman
India
Local time: 13:19
Arabic translation:كشك
Explanation:
It is used in many languages but mainly by the french, the Italians, and the spaniards. It is alos written as such: Kiosk
The word, which is of Persian origin, refers to an object that acts as a shadow or shade-maker. (Wikipedia)
The word "köşk" is currently used to refer to an old Ottoman style building. (Wikipedia)

It means: Small area set off by walls for special use
It is also called: Booth, cubicle.

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mohdysh
Lebanon
Local time: 10:49
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5 +6كشك
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كشك


Explanation:
It is used in many languages but mainly by the french, the Italians, and the spaniards. It is alos written as such: Kiosk
The word, which is of Persian origin, refers to an object that acts as a shadow or shade-maker. (Wikipedia)
The word "köşk" is currently used to refer to an old Ottoman style building. (Wikipedia)

It means: Small area set off by walls for special use
It is also called: Booth, cubicle.




    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiosk
mohdysh
Lebanon
Local time: 10:49
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3

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agree  Nadia Ayoub
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