بريق
bariq
The English word "glitter" is translated into Arabic as بريق (bariq).
بريق is a noun used to describe a shiny, decorative adornment.
Meaning: shiny, decoractive adornment (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bariq.
Did you know?
- If you describe a person's speech as having بريق, you are implying it is eloquent and polished, much like a gemstone.
- In Arabic, the word بريق is also used to describe the 'gleam' or 'flash' of a sword, suggesting a sharp, dangerous kind of light rather than just decorative sparkle.
- While 'glitter' in English often refers to small craft particles, the root of بريق can be used more abstractly to describe the 'luster' of one's reputation or character.
Examples in context
- الفستان لديه لمعة خفيفة.The dress has a subtle glitter to it
- كانت عيناها تتوهج كالبريق.Her eyes were sparkling like glitter
- قامت بتزيين الكعكة بالبريق الصالح للأكل.She decorated the cake with edible glitter
- أحب بريق المجوهرات الذهبية.Uhibbu bariq al-mujawharat al-dhahabiya.I love the glitter of the gold jewelry.
Example conversation
Layla and Youssef are looking at a piece of jewelry in a shop.
- ليلى Laylaانظر إلى بريق هذا العقد.Unzur ila bariq hadha al-'iqd.Look at the glitter of this necklace.
- يوسف Youssefإنه جميل جداً يا ليلى.Innahu jamil jiddan ya Layla.It is very beautiful, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaهل يعجبك بريقه؟Hal yu'jibuka bariquhu?Do you like its glitter?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، بريقه ملفت للنظر.Na'am, bariquhu mulfit lil-nadhar.Yes, its glitter is eye-catching.
