قُبّة

Word of the Day: “قُبّة”

• Type: Noun

• Meaning: Dome

• Pronunciation: qubba

How it’s used:The word قُبّة refers to a dome-shaped structure, often seen on mosques, churches, historical buildings, and monuments. It can also be used metaphorically for something rounded or covering a space. Its plural is قُبَب (qubab).

Examples:

• قبة المسجد جميلة جدًا. — The mosque’s dome is very beautiful.

• رأيت قبة كبيرة في المدينة. — I saw a large dome in the city.

• تتميز العمارة الإسلامية بالقِباب. — Islamic architecture is known for domes.

• القبة تغطي المبنى بالكامل. — The dome covers the entire building.

🖊️ Your turn: Write a sentence using “قُبّة.” Have you ever seen a famous dome? 🕌