مِكْنَسَة
miknasafeminine
The English phrase "broom" is translated into Arabic as مِكْنَسَة (miknasa). Wiktionary also lists مِقْشَة (miqša) and مقشة (maʔašša).
Meaning: domestic utensil (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| مِكْنَسَة | miknasa | feminine | |
| مِقْشَة | miqša | feminine | |
| مقشة | maʔašša | /mi.qaʃ.ʃa/ | Egyptian Arabic, feminine |
| مَخَمَّة | maḵamma | Gulf Arabic | |
| مَقَشَّة | magašša | Hijazi Arabic | |
| شطابة | šaṭṭāba | Moroccan Arabic |
The word refers to a domestic utensil.
What does it mean word for word?
The word مِكْنَسَة is derived from the root k-n-s (ك–ن–س), which relates to the act of sweeping.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Several regional forms are used depending on the dialect: مقشة is common in Egyptian Arabic, مَخَمَّة is used in the Gulf region, مَقَشَّة is used in Hijazi Arabic and شطابة is used in Moroccan Arabic.
How do you pronounce it?
miknasa
Did you know?
- In some folk beliefs in the Arab world, sweeping the house at night with a مِكْنَسَة is thought to sweep away good luck or blessings.
- In many Arabic dialects, the term for 'vacuum cleaner' is the same word for 'broom', مِكْنَسَة, though sometimes مِكْنَسَة كَهْرَبائية is used for clarity.
- The root k-n-s used in مِكْنَسَة is also used in words related to hiding or tucking something away, as sweeping often involves pushing dirt into a corner.
Examples in context
- أين يمكنني أن أجد مكانس؟Where can I find brooms?
- لا أستطيع إيجاد المكنسة في المنزل.I can't find the broom in the house.
- يرجى تنظيف الغرفة باستخدام المكنسة.Please clean the room using the broom.
- أحتاج إلى مِكْنَسَة جديدة.aḥtāju ilā miknasatin jadīdah.I need a new broom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “broom” translations and entries مقشة, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
