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Kabul

KAH-buhl

Kabul (name) means the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Example: “The delegation flew into Kabul for the peace talks.”

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The capital and largest city of Afghanistan.
"The delegation flew into Kabul for the peace talks."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian کَابُل (kābul), of unknown origin. See the Persian entry for more.

Origin: Classical Persian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Kabul” mean?

The word “Kabul” means the capital and largest city of Afghanistan.

How do you pronounce “Kabul”?

“Kabul” is pronounced KAH-buhl (/ˈkɑːbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kabul” in a sentence?

Here is “Kabul” used in a sentence: “The delegation flew into Kabul for the peace talks.”

What part of speech is “Kabul”?

“Kabul” is a name.

Is “Kabul” a common word?

“Kabul” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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