Plural of waqf
irregular plural
The plural of waqf is awqaf or waqfs.
Forms of waqf
| Singular | waqf /wɑkf/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | awqaf waqfs |
| Countable | countable |
Awqaf and waqfs in a sentence
- The qadis in Egypt and Syria administer the waqfs and alms for the benefit of travellers.1958–1994, Hamilton Gibb, CF Beckingham, editors, The Travels of Ibn Battutah, Folio Society, published 2012, page 25
- The awqaf system in India goes back to the early days of the Islamic presence in the subcontinent.From the entry go back to
Meaning of waqf
- noun An endowment of land given for religious or charitable purposes.
- verb To give as a waqf.
Other irregular plurals
Questions about the plural of waqf
- What is the plural of waqf?
- The plural of waqf is awqaf or waqfs.
- Which is correct, awqaf or waqfs?
- Both are used. awqaf is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is waqf countable?
- Waqf is a countable noun.
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