ورك
wirk
The Arabic word for 'hip' is ورك (wirk).
Meaning: joint (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
wirk
Did you know?
- In certain Arabic dialects, the term ورك can sometimes be used colloquially to refer to the 'meat' of a poultry leg when cooking or ordering food.
- The Arabic word ورك shares the same ancient Semitic root as the Hebrew word יָרֵךְ used for 'thigh'.
- In classical Arabic poetry, describing someone's ورك was a way to compliment the grace, rhythm, or elegance of their walk.
Examples in context
- أشعر بألم في وركي.ash'uru bi-alam fi wirki.I feel pain in my hip.
Example conversation
Sara is talking to Ahmed about her recent injury.
- سارة Saraأحمد، وركي يؤلمني جداً اليوم.Ahmed, wirki yu'limuni jiddan al-yawm.Ahmed, my hip hurts a lot today.
- أحمد Ahmedهل ذهبتِ إلى الطبيب يا سارة؟Hal dhahabti ila al-tabib ya Sara?Did you go to the doctor, Sara?
- سارة Saraنعم، الطبيب فحص الورك.Na'am, al-tabib fahas al-wirk.Yes, the doctor examined the hip.
- أحمد Ahmedأتمنى لكِ الشفاء العاجل.Atamanna laki al-shifa' al-'ajil.I wish you a speedy recovery.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ورك, CC BY-SA 4.0.
