خُورُس
ḵūrusmasculine
The English word "choir" can be translated into Arabic using خُورُس (ḵūrus). Wiktionary also lists جَوْقَة (jawqa) and كُورَال (kūrāl).
Meaning: singing group (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| خُورُس | ḵūrus | masculine |
| جَوْقَة | jawqa | feminine |
| كُورَال | kūrāl | masculine |
| كَوْرَس | kawras | masculine |
| كُورَس | kūras | masculine |
All these terms refer to a singing group.
Which one should you use?
The form كُورَال is a loanword from the French 'chœur' or English 'chorus' and is very common in modern musical contexts. The form جَوْقَة is often used to refer to an ensemble or a musical group in a more classical or formal sense. The other forms available are خُورُس, كَوْرَس and كُورَس.
How does it change in a sentence?
خُورُس, كُورَال, كَوْرَس and كُورَس are masculine nouns, whereas جَوْقَة is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
ḵūrus
Did you know?
- The word جَوْقَة is often used in the titles of orchestral sections or 'choirs' in a wider sense, such as a 'choir of instruments' in some formal contexts.
- While كُورَال is a loanword, its widespread use reflects the heavy influence of French musical terminology in North African Arabic speaking countries.
- In classical Arabic literature, the term جَوْقَة was sometimes used to refer to a troupe of performers or dancers rather than just a singing choir.
Examples in context
- الكنيسة بها جوقة جميلة.The church has a beautiful choir.
- لدينا فرقة غنائية صغيرة في مجتمعنا.We have a small singing group in our community.
- إنها تستمتع بالمشاركة في الكورال بالجامعة.She enjoys participating in the choir at the university.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “choir” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
