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
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A chapter of the Quran (one of 114).
"The imam recited a short sura before the sermon."
How to use sura
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the numbered chapters that make up the Quran.
Common pairings
recite a sura
opening sura
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Word forms
- Plural
- suras, suwar
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Etymology
From Arabic سُورَة (sura, "chapter of the Quran").
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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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