حمص
hummus
The English phrase "chickpeas" is حمص (hummus) in Arabic.
حمص refers to the small, round, edible seeds from a legume plant.
Which one should you use?
It is important to note that the word used for the legume itself, حمص, is the same word used for the popular Middle Eastern dip known as hummus.
How do you pronounce it?
hummus
Did you know?
- The word حمص is a homonym in Arabic, as it refers to both the chickpea seed and the city of Homs in Syria.
- The word حمص may be linked to the ancient Akkadian word 𒈝𒈬𒌅, which means 'to roast' or 'to parch'.
Examples in context
- أحب طعم الحمص، المصنوع من حمص مطبوخ حديثًا.I love the taste of hummus, made with freshly cooked chickpeas.
Example conversation
A kitchen during meal preparation.
- سارة Saraيا عمر، هل يوجد حمص في الثلاجة؟Ya Omar, hal yujadu hummus fi al-thallaja?Omar, is there any chickpeas in the fridge?
- عمر Omarنعم، يوجد حمص في العلبة.Na'am, yujadu hummus fi al-'ulba.Yes, there are chickpeas in the container.
- سارة Saraممتاز، سأستخدمه في السلطة.Mumtaz, sa-astakhdimuhu fi al-salata.Excellent, I will use them in the salad.
- عمر Omarسأساعدكِ في تحضير الطعام.Sa-usa'iduki fi tahdir al-ta'am.I will help you prepare the food.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حمص, CC BY-SA 4.0.
