كرفس
karafs
The English word celery is translated into Arabic as كرفس (karafs).
كرفس refers to the stalks of this herb.
Meaning: the stalks of this herb (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is karafs.
Did you know?
- In traditional folk medicine in some Arab regions, كرفس is believed to have diuretic properties and is brewed as a tea.
- The linguistic roots of كرفس can be traced back to Classical Syriac, a liturgical language, meaning the name of this common kitchen ingredient has ancient religious and scholarly origins.
- While English speakers often use 'celery' to refer to the stalks, in many Arabic-speaking culinary traditions, the leaves of the كرفس plant are prized just as much for their intense aroma and are used in various spice blends.
Examples in context
- أرغب في شراء كمية من الكرفس للحفلة.I would like to buy some celery for the party.
- أريد شراء كرفس طازج.Urīdu shirā'a karafs ṭāzaj.I want to buy fresh celery.
- هل يوجد كرفس في الثلاجة؟Hal yūjadu karafs fī al-thallājah?Is there any celery in the fridge?
Example conversation
Ziyad and Sarah are in the kitchen preparing a salad.
- زياد Ziadهل نحتاج إلى كرفس للسلطة؟Hal naḥtāju ilā karafs lil-salaṭah?Do we need celery for the salad?
- سارة Saraنعم، يا زياد، نحتاج إليه.Na'am, yā Ziyād, naḥtāju ilayhi.Yes, Ziyad, we need it.
- زياد Ziadسأذهب لإحضاره من المتجر.Sa-adhhabu li-iḥḍārihi min al-matjar.I will go get it from the store.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك، سأجهز المكونات الأخرى.Shukran lak, sa-ujahhizu al-mukawwināt al-ukhrā.Thank you, I will prepare the other ingredients.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries كرفس, CC BY-SA 4.0.
