Arab culture in Arabic
48 useful Arabic words for Arab culture. Tap the speaker icon to hear any word.
Arab cuisine in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| لَبْنَة | labneh |
| مَنَاقِيش | manakish |
| مُحَمَّرَة | muhammara |
| وَرَق عِنَب | stuffed vine leaves |
| شِيش طَاوُوق | chicken skewers |
| مُسَخَّن | musakhan |
| طَاجِين | tagine |
| حَرِيرَة | harira |
| مَنْدِي | mandi |
| سَمْبُوسَة | samosa |
| مَعْمُول | maamoul |
| لُقَيْمَات | luqaimat |
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Art and architecture in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| فِنَاء | courtyard |
| خَطّ عَرَبِيّ | Arabic calligraphy |
| خَطَّاط | calligrapher |
| زَخْرَفَة | ornament |
| أَرَابِيسْك | arabesque |
| فُسَيْفِسَاء | mosaic |
| زَلِّيج | zellige tiles |
| طِرَاز | style |
| قُبَّة | dome |
| مِئْذَنَة | minaret |
| قَوْس | arch |
| مَشْرَبِيَّة | mashrabiya |
Customs and hospitality in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| مُصَافَحَة | handshake |
| تَقَالِيد | traditions |
| ضِيَافَة | hospitality |
| كَرَم | generosity |
| مِضْيَاف | hospitable |
| دَعْوَة | invitation |
| دَعَا | to invite |
| زِيَارَة | visit |
| مَجْلِس | sitting room |
| تَحِيَّة | greeting |
| هَدِيَّة | gift |
| اِحْتِرَام | respect |
Traditional dress and objects in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ثَوْب | thobe |
| عَبَاءَة | abaya |
| كُوفِيَّة | keffiyeh |
| عِقَال | agal |
| جَلَّابِيَّة | galabeya |
| قُفْطَان | kaftan |
| حِنَّاء | henna |
| دَلَّة | coffee pot |
| فَانُوس | lantern |
| بَخُور | incense |
| عُود | oud |
| سُبْحَة | prayer beads |
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