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backup file in Arabic

مِلَفٌّ نَسْخِيّ
Pronunciation
milaffun nasḵiyy
Arabizi
milaf nas5i
Type
noun · masculine
Plural
مِلَفَّاتٌ نَسْخِيَّةٌ milaffātu nasḵiyyah

How to use it

A "backup file" is a single file that contains a copy of data for recovery. In Arabic it is masculine and often paired with verbs like حَفَظ (to save) or اسْتَعَدَ (to retrieve).

Example sentences

  • حَفِظْ المِلَفَّ النَّسْخِيَّ فِي مَجْلَدٍ آمِنٍ.

    ḥafiẓ al-milaff al-nasḵiyy fī majladin āminin.

    Save the backup file in a secure folder.

  • تَفَقَّدْ مِحْفَظَةَ المِلَفَّاتِ النَّسْخِيَّةِ بَعْدَ التَّرْقِيَةِ.

    tafaqqad miḥfaẓata al-milaffāti al-nasḵiyyati baʿda al-tarqiyah.

    Check the backup file archive after the upgrade.

  • إِذَا فَشِلَ التَّنْصِيبُ، اسْتَعِدْ مِلَفًّا نَسْخِيًّا.

    iḏā fašila al-tanṣīb, istaʿidd milaffan nasḵiyyan.

    If the installation fails, use a backup file.

Questions and answers

How do I create a backup file?

Use backup software or the built‑in export function of your application.

Can I encrypt a backup file?

Yes, encrypting adds a layer of security, especially for sensitive data.

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