أطباق
aṭbāq
The English phrase "dishes" is translated into Arabic as أطباق (aṭbāq).
Meaning: dishwashing (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
aṭbāq
When do people say it?
Shawarma (شاورما), a Levantine dish consisting of thinly sliced marinated meat wrapped in a warm pita bread. And Fattoush (فتوش), a Lebanese salad made with parsley, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, sumac and toasted pieces of pita bread.
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, طبق can also mean a 'layer' or 'floor' of a building. You might hear the same root used to describe a multi-story house.
- The root consonants of أطباق are related to the concept of 'closing' or 'matching'. This reflects how a lid or a cover matches a dish to seal it.
- The word طبق is used in the term طبق تمور to describe a traditional platter of dates. This is a central symbol of hospitality in many Arabic cultures.
Examples in context
- الرجاء تحضير الأطباق الرئيسية للحفلة.Please prepare the main dishes for the party.
- قدّمت النادلة الصحون الشهية إلى الزبائن.The waitress served the delicious dishes to the customers.
- أنا أغسل أطباق المطبخ.ana aghsil atbaq al-matbakh.I am washing the kitchen dishes.
