شِبِثّ
šibiṯṯmasculine
The English word "dill" is translated into Arabic as شِبِثّ (šibiṯṯ). Wiktionary also lists شِبِتّ (šibitt).
Meaning: herb of the species Anethum graveolens (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| شِبِثّ | šibiṯṯ | masculine |
| شِبِتّ | šibitt | masculine |
The term refers to the herb of the species Anethum graveolens.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Gulf Arabic, the word shambar is the most widely used term for dill.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine forms are شِبِثّ and شِبِتّ.
How do you pronounce it?
šibiṯṯ
Did you know?
- Because the word شِبِثّ is quite rare in modern spoken conversation, a learner using it might sound more like a classical poet than a cook.
- In many parts of the Arab world, dill is not categorized as a 'spice' but is instead treated as part of the 'khudra' or 'greens' category, similar to how one treats lettuce or spinach.
- While شِبِثّ is the formal name, in some Levantine markets, you may find the herb sold under names that overlap with fennel due to their similar appearances.
Examples in context
- هل هذا شِبِثّ؟Hal hadha shibith?Is this dill?
Example conversation
In the kitchen, while preparing a meal.
- أحمد Ahmedيا ليلى، هل لدينا شِبِثّ؟Ya Layla, hal ladayna shibith?Layla, do we have dill?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، يوجد شِبِثّ في الثلاجة.Na'am, yujad shibith fi al-thallaja.Yes, there is dill in the fridge.
- أحمد Ahmedرائع، سأستخدمه في الطبخ.Rai', sa-astakhdimuhu fi al-tabkh.Great, I will use it for cooking.
- ليلى Laylaرائحة الشِبِثّ جميلة جداً.Ra'ihat al-shibith jamila jiddan.The smell of the dill is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dill” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
