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rak'a

/ˈɹɑkɑ/

rak'a noun: a sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat).

Noun

rak'a (plural rak'at)

  1. A sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat).

Forms of rak'a

pluralrak'at
alternative formrak'ah
alternative formraka

Origin of rak'a

Borrowed from Arabic رَكْعَة (rakʕa).

Questions about rak'a

What does rak'a mean?
Rak'a means a sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat).
What part of speech is rak'a?
Rak'a is a noun.
How do you pronounce rak'a?
Rak'a is pronounced /ˈɹɑkɑ/.
What is the plural of rak'a?
The plural of rak'a is rak'at.

Words near rak'a in the dictionary

  1. Rajshahi Division
  2. Raju
  3. Rajus
  4. Rajya Sabha
  5. RAK
  6. rak'a
  7. rak'ah
  8. rak'at
  9. rakable
  10. Rakahanga
  11. Rakai

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