أكل
’akl
The English word "eating" is translated into Arabic as أكل (’akl).
أكل is used to describe the act of consuming food. It is used to form compound nouns alongside other nouns, such as أكل السمك (eating fish) or أكل اللحوم (eating meats).
Meaning: the act of consuming food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also add the definite article ال to create الأكل, which is commonly used when referring to the act of eating or to food in a general sense.
How do you pronounce it?
’akl
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, the word أكل is used colloquially to mean 'believed' or 'fell for' a lie, similar to the English 'swallowed it'.
- The root of أكل is used in the Arabic expression for 'eating someone's rights', which refers to stealing or illegally seizing someone's property.
- The root of أكل is shared with the word for 'erosion', treating the wearing away of rock or soil as a form of 'eating' by nature.
Examples in context
- هل تحب أكل السمك؟Do you like eating fish?This sentence shows how to use أكل when asking about a preference for eating fish.Tatoeba #489288 by saeb, translation #484882 by CM
- يحرّم القرآن أكل لحم الخنزير.The Quran forbids eating pork.This sentence demonstrates the use of أكل in a religious context regarding dietary prohibitions.Tatoeba #11859854 by Amastan, translation #11373667 by Amastan
- هل أكل اللحوم الحمراء غير صحي؟Is eating red meat unhealthy?This sentence illustrates how أكل is used when discussing the healthiness of consuming red meat.Tatoeba #8539929 by TheBahi, translation #954004 by CK
- يجب أن تتبع حمية صحية لتحافظ على صحتك من خلال تناول الطعام المتوازن.You should follow a healthy diet to maintain your health by eating a balanced meal.
- الأطفال يأكلون بشهية.Children eat with appetite.
- أكلت طعامًا شهيًا في مطعم عربي.She ate a delicious meal at an Arabic restaurant.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their dinner plans at home.
- سارة Saraهل تحب أكل البيت؟hal tuhibbu akla al-bayt?Do you like eating home-cooked food?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، أحب أكل البيت كثيراً.na'am, uhibbu akla al-bayti kathiran.Yes, I like eating home-cooked food a lot.
- سارة Saraسأطبخ شيئاً لذيذاً اليوم.sa-atbukhu shay'an ladhidhan al-yawm.I will cook something delicious today.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لك يا سارة.shukran laki ya sara.Thank you, Sarah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
