> But in practice, how do you distinguish between a bookshop, library, office and desk when all of those things can be referred to by "maktab"? Bookshop: matja

> But in practice, how do you distinguish between a bookshop, library, office and desk when all of those things can be referred to by "maktab"? Bookshop: matjar/dukkan (shop/store) kutub (books) Library: maktaba Office: maktab Desk: maktab The difference between office and desk is found from context.