شنطة

Egyptian Arabic

[ˈʃɑntˤɑ]

noun
Definitions
  • bag
  • briefcase
  • suitcase
  • trunk or boot of a car

Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish چانطه (small suitcase, leather bag, tr, anta, bag) derived from Persian چنته.

Origin

Persian

چنته

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