مَرَق
maraqmasculine
The English word gravy can be translated into Arabic as مَرَق (maraq). Wiktionary also lists مَرَقَة (maraqa) and صَلْصَة (ṣalṣa).
Meaning: sauce (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مَرَق | maraq | masculine |
| مَرَقَة | maraqa | feminine |
| صَلْصَة | ṣalṣa | feminine |
The term refers to a sauce, specifically a meat-based broth or gravy.
Which one should you use?
While مَرَق (maraq) refers specifically to meat-based broth or gravy, صَلْصَة (ṣalṣa) is a general term for any kind of sauce, such as tomato sauce or salad dressing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine word مَرَق (maraq) can take the feminine suffix -a to become مَرَقَة (maraqa), which is a common way to denote the substance in many Arabic dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
maraq
Did you know?
- The root of مَرَق relates to the idea of 'passing through' or 'filtering', referring to the way the essence of meat passes into the liquid.
- In many Arabic cultures, مَرَق is not just a condiment but is considered the heart of the meal, often served as a standalone soup to start a feast.
- In traditional Arabic cooking, the liquid used to make مَرَق is often used as a base for cooking rice or couscous, blending the 'sauce' and the 'starch' into one dish.
Examples in context
- ممكن صلصة اللحم؟Can I have gravy?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gravy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
