كِيسَة
kīsafeminine
The English word 'cyst' is translated into Arabic as كِيسَة (kīsa) or كِيس.
Meaning: sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| كِيسَة | kīsa | feminine |
| كِيس | kīs | masculine |
Both terms refer to a sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ.
Which one should you use?
كِيسَة is the feminine form, while كِيس is the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is kīsa.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'cyst' exclusively for medical contexts, the Arabic كِيس is the standard word for a common plastic shopping bag.
- In Arabic, the word كِيس can also describe a 'purse' or a 'money bag'. This reflects the ancient use of the word to describe any small container used to hold valuables.
- In a clinical setting, a doctor saying كِيس might not be referring to a biological 'cyst' but to a literal surgical bag used for drainage.
Examples in context
- عندي كيس في الكلىI have a cyst in my kidney.
- عندي كيسة في الثديI have a cyst in my breast.
- عندها ورم مائي في المبيضShe has a cyst in her ovary.
- هذه كِيسَة في المبيض.hādhihi kīsa fī al-mabyad.This is a cyst in the ovary.
Example conversation
A woman is discussing a medical report with a man in a clinic.
- مريم Maryamهل وجد الطبيب أي شيء؟hal wajada aṭ-ṭabīb ayya shay'?Did the doctor find anything?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، هناك كِيسَة صغيرة في الكبد.na'am, hunāka kīsa ṣaghīra fī al-kabd.Yes, there is a small cyst in the liver.
- مريم Maryamهل هي خطيرة يا يوسف؟hal hiya khaṭīra yā Yūsuf?Is it dangerous, Yusuf?
- يوسف Youssefلا تقلقي، هي مجرد كِيسَة بسيطة.lā taqlaqī, hiya mujarrad kīsa basīṭa.Don't worry, it is just a simple cyst.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cyst” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
