قَرِيس
qarīs
The English word crystal is translated into Arabic as قَرِيس (qarīs). Wiktionary also lists قَرِيت (qarīt).
Meaning: mineral (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| قَرِيس | qarīs |
| قَرِيت | qarīt |
The term refers to the mineral substance known as crystal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Levantine dialect, the word بلور is used to refer to crystal.
How do you pronounce it?
qarīs
Did you know?
- When describing the clarity of a substance, such as water or a gemstone, Arabic speakers often use the adjective صافٍ (safin) instead of using a word for 'crystal' to imply purity.
- While قَرِيس is the formal term, many Arabic speakers use the word كريستال as a direct loanword from English in modern contexts.
Examples in context
- اشتريت إناءً من الكريستال الجميل لأمي الأسبوع الماضي.I bought a beautiful crystal vase for my mother last week.
- انظر إلى هذه العقدة الكريستالية الجميلة!Look at this beautiful crystal necklace!
- الثريا الموجودة في الغرفة مصنوعة من الزجاج الكريستالThe chandelier in the room is made of crystal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crystal” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
