أوراك
awrāk
The English word 'hips' is translated into Arabic as أوراك (awrāk).
أوراك refers to the area of the body located below the waist and above the thighs. The term أرداف generally refers to the buttocks but can extend to the surrounding hip area.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine dialects, the word ورك is used to refer to hips.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of أوراك (hips) is ورك (hip).
How do you pronounce it?
awrāk
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, particularly in the Gulf, the word ورك can also be used to describe a chicken drumstick in a culinary context.
- The word ورك is linguistically related to the concept of 'supporting' or 'propping up', reflecting the hip's role in carrying the body's weight.
- The plural أوراك uses a 'broken plural' pattern, which is a common but complex Arabic grammar feature where the internal vowels of the singular ورك change to form the plural.
Examples in context
- الطبيب يسأل عن وجود ألم في الوركين.The doctor asks about any pain in the hips.
- أنا أشعر بالتوتر في منطقة الوركين.I feel tension in the hip area.
- لدي آلام في المؤخرة والوركين بعد التمرين.I have pain in my buttocks and hips after exercising.
- زيادة الوزن تؤثر على أرداف المرأة.Weight gain affects a woman's hips.
- تؤلمني أوراكي بعد الجري.tu'limuni awraaki ba'da al-jary.My hips hurt after running.
Example conversation
A fitness coach giving instructions to a student.
- أحمد Ahmedيا نور، حركي أوراكك ببطء.ya Nur, harriki awrakaki bi-but'Nur, move your hips slowly.
- نور Nourهل هذه الحركة صحيحة يا أحمد؟hal hadhihi al-haraka sahiha ya Ahmad?Is this movement correct, Ahmad?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، لكن حافظي على توازن أوراكك.na'am, lakin hafidhi tawazun awrakik.Yes, but keep your hips balanced.
- نور Nourفهمت، سأحاول التركيز أكثر.fahimtu, sa-uhawil al-tarkiz akthar.I understand, I will try to focus more.
