noun

sura

SOOR-ruh

Sura (noun) means a chapter of the Quran (one of 114). Example: “The imam recited a short sura before the sermon.”

noun

A chapter of the Quran (one of 114).

"The imam recited a short sura before the sermon."

How to use sura

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne of the numbered chapters that make up the Quran.

Common pairings

recite a sura opening sura

suras plural, suwar plural, Suras plural

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The imam recited a short _____ before the sermon.

From Arabic سُورَة (sura, "chapter of the Quran").

Origin: Arabic

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What does “sura” mean?

The word “sura” means a chapter of the Quran (one of 114). In plain terms, one of the numbered chapters that make up the Quran.

How do you pronounce “sura”?

“Sura” is pronounced SOOR-ruh (/ˈsʊə.ɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “sura” in a sentence?

Here is “sura” used in a sentence: “The imam recited a short sura before the sermon.”

What part of speech is “sura”?

“Sura” is a noun.

Where does the word “sura” come from?

The word “sura” comes from Arabic. From Arabic سُورَة (sura, "chapter of the Quran").

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