'Katf': Arabic word for shoulder speaks of reliance, duty and strength | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-04-18 04:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous
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Our Arabic word of the week, katf, meaning shoulder, carries both a physical definition and a cultural meaning tied to support and responsibility. It refers to a part of the body, but in everyday speech it often signals something more.
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