بُنْدُق
bunduqcollective, masculine
The Arabic word for hazelnut is بُنْدُق (bunduq). If unsure, use بُنْدُق. Wiktionary also lists بُنْدُقَة (bunduqa).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| بُنْدُق | bunduq | collective, masculine |
| بُنْدُقَة | bunduqa | feminine |
The term refers to the fruit of the hazelnut tree.
Which one should you use?
بُنْدُق is a collective noun used to refer to hazelnuts in general or as a mass, whereas بُنْدُقَة is the singular feminine form used to refer to a single hazelnut.
How does it change in a sentence?
بُنْدُق is a masculine collective noun. بُنْدُقَة is its feminine singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
bunduq
Did you know?
- The word بُنْدُق is used in some Arabic regions to mean a 'shotgun' or a 'rifle'. This happened because the ammunition used in these weapons historically looked like small nuts.
- In certain Levantine dialects, the word for 'hazelnut' is used to describe small, round beads or marbles used in children's games. This shifts the word from a food item to a toy.
- If you are in a specific dialectal region, calling someone بُنْدُقَة might be a playful way to call them 'tiny'. It uses the feminine singular form of 'hazelnut' to create a diminutive nickname.
Examples in context
- أحب تناول جوز البندق في وقت فراغي.I enjoy eating hazelnuts in my free time.
- هل هذا الكعك يحتوي على بُنْدُق؟Hal hadha al-ka'k yahtawi 'ala bunduq?Does this cake contain hazelnut?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hazelnut” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
