عشاء
'asha'
The English phrase 'dinner' is translated into Arabic as عشاء ('asha').
The term refers to the main meal eaten in the evening.
How do you pronounce it?
'asha'
Did you know?
- In traditional Arab hospitality, a dinner guest might be offered a 'light' عشاء that consists of dozens of small plates and appetizers.
- The word عشاء shares the same root as the word for 'nightfall' or 'darkness', linking the meal to the time the sun disappears.
- While عشاء is the standard word for dinner, many Arabic speakers use the word عزومة to describe a dinner party where guests are formally invited.
Examples in context
- عندما أكون في لقاء رسمي، نتناول العشاء معًا.When I attend a formal meeting, we have dinner together.
- هل تريد عشاءً خفيفاً؟hal turidu 'asha'an khafeefan?Do you want a light dinner?
