عنب
'inab
The English word 'grapes' is عنب ('inab) in Arabic.
عنب refers to small, round berries that grow in bunches on vines and can be eaten fresh or dried.
How do you pronounce it?
'inab
Did you know?
- Ancient Akkadians used a word similar to عنب, inbum, to mean 'fruit' in general rather than just grapes.
- In many Arabic dialects, grapes are often associated with the concept of luxury and abundance in traditional poetry.
Examples in context
- اشتريت عنبًا كثيرًا اليوم.ishtaraytu 'inaban kathīran al-yawm.I bought many grapes today.
- هل يوجد عنب في الثلاجة؟hal yūjadu 'inab fī al-thallāja?Is there any grapes in the fridge?
Example conversation
Layla and Ahmed are at the grocery store.
- ليلى Laylaهل تريد شراء العنب؟hal turīdu shira' al-'inab?Do you want to buy grapes?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، أريد عنبًا أخضر.na'am, urīdu 'inaban akhdar.Yes, I want green grapes.
- ليلى Laylaهذا العنب يبدو لذيذًا.hādhā al-'inab yabdu ladhīdhan.These grapes look delicious.
- أحمد Ahmedسأضعه في السلة.sa'ada'uhu fī al-salla.I will put them in the basket.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عنب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
