دقيق الذرة
daqīq adh-dhura
The English phrase cornmeal is translated into Arabic as دقيق الذرة (daqīq adh-dhura).
دقيق الذرة refers to dried corn that has been milled into a coarse meal.
Meaning: dried corn milled to a coarse meal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
daqīq adh-dhura
Did you know?
- The word ذرة (dhura), part of the term for corn, is also the Arabic word for 'atom'.
- The word دقيق (daqīq) describes something 'fine' or 'subtle', which is why it is used for both 'flour' and 'precision'.
- In some North African cuisines, cornmeal is used to make couscous, though traditional versions often use wheat or barley.
Examples in context
- أضف سميد الذرة إلى العجينةAdd cornmeal to the dough
- أحتاج إلى دقيق الذرة لعمل الكعك.Ahtaju ila daqiq al-dhura li'amal al-ka'k.I need cornmeal to make the cake.
- هل اشتريتِ دقيق الذرة من المتجر؟Hal ishtarayti daqiq al-dhura min al-matjar?Did you buy cornmeal from the store?
- هذا النوع من دقيق الذرة ممتاز.Hadha al-naw' min daqiq al-dhura mumtaz.This type of cornmeal is excellent.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing ingredients in the kitchen.
- أحمد Ahmedهل يوجد دقيق الذرة في المطبخ؟Hal yujad daqiq al-dhura fil-matbakh?Is there cornmeal in the kitchen?
- مريم Maryamنعم، لقد وضعتُ دقيق الذرة هنا.Na'am, laqad wada'tu daqiq al-dhura huna.Yes, I put the cornmeal here.
- أحمد Ahmedشكرًا لكِ يا مريم.Shukran laki ya Maryam.Thank you, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamلا شكر على واجب.La shukra 'ala wajib.You're welcome.
