كمون
kammun
The English word "cumin" is كمون (kammun) in Arabic.
كمون refers to the spice derived from the cumin seed.
Meaning: its seed used as spice (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, كمون is commonly used in informal conversations to refer to cumin.
How do you pronounce it?
kammun
Did you know?
- The Arabic root ك م ن used in كمون is the same root used to describe an ambush or a hiding place.
- In many Arabic cultures, كمون is used not just as a flavor but as a traditional home remedy for digestive issues and bloating.
- The phrase كمون is central to the flavor profile of 'dukkah', a traditional Egyptian condiment blend of nuts and seeds.
Examples in context
- أضف ملعقة من الكمون إلى الوصفة.Add a spoonful of cumin to the recipe.
- بدي حط ملعقة كمون على الفول.I want to put a spoonful of cumin on the fava beans.
- اضيفي شوية كمون على الكبسة.Add some cumin to the kabsa.
- أحتاج إلى كمون للطبخ.ahtaju ila kammun lil-tabkh.I need cumin for cooking.
- هل يوجد كمون في المطبخ؟hal yujad kammun fil-matbakh?Is there cumin in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Sarah and Yusuf are in the kitchen preparing a meal.
- سارة Saraيا يوسف، هل لدينا كمون؟ya Yusuf, hal ladayna kammun?Yusuf, do we have cumin?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، هو في الخزانة.na'am, huwa fil-khizana.Yes, it is in the cupboard.
- سارة Saraممتاز، سأضعه في الحساء.mumtaz, sa-ad'ahu fil-has'a.Great, I will put it in the soup.
- يوسف Youssefرائع، سيبدو طعمه لذيذاً.ra'i', sayabdu ta'muhu ladhidhan.Wonderful, it will taste delicious.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries كمون, CC BY-SA 4.0.
