كراميل
karamil
The English word caramel is translated into Arabic as كراميل (karamil).
Meaning: confection (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Maghreb region, including Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, the word كراميل is frequently used to describe caramel.
How do you pronounce it?
karamil
Did you know?
- The word كراميل is a loanword from French, reflecting the deep historical influence of French language and cuisine in North African countries.
- In many Arabic-speaking kitchens, the process of making caramel is referred to as كرملة, which turns the noun into a specific culinary verb.
- While كراميل is a common loanword, many Arabic speakers in the Levant might simply call it سكر مكرمل, which literally means 'caramelized sugar'.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries كراميل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
