حلاقة
hilaqah
The English word haircut is حلاقة (hilaqah) in Arabic.
The word حلاقة can refer to both a haircut and the act of shaving (such as shaving a beard).
Meaning: act of cutting of hair (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hilaqah
Did you know?
- Because the word implies total removal, using حلاقة when you only want a slight trim might lead a barber to believe you intend to shave your head completely.
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, the word حلاقة is used to refer to the physical barber shop itself, rather than just the action of cutting hair.
- In traditional settings, a حلاقة is often part of a broader grooming ritual that includes steam and face massages, which the word itself does not explicitly mention.
Examples in context
- أين يمكنني الحصول على قصة شعر جيدة؟ من فضلك؟Where can I get a good haircut, please?
- هل تعجبك حلاقة أحمد؟hal tu'jibuka ḥilāqat Ahmad?Do you like Ahmad's haircut?
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are talking about his new look.
- أحمد Ahmedهل أعجبتك حلاقة شعري الجديدة؟Hal a'jabatki hilaqatu sha'ri al-jadida?Do you like my new haircut?
- سارة Saraنعم، الحلاقة تناسبك جداً يا أحمد.Na'am, al-hilaqa tunasibuka jiddan ya Ahmed.Yes, the haircut suits you very much, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لك يا سارة.Shukran laki ya Sarah.Thank you, Sarah.
- سارة Saraمن قام بهذه الحلاقة الجميلة؟Man qama bi-hadhihi al-hilaqa al-jamila?Who did this beautiful haircut?
