ليمون
laymūn/laj.muːn/
The Arabic word for lemon is ليمون (laymūn).
ليمون is used to refer to the citrus fruit in a general sense or as a mass of lemons.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ليمون is a collective noun used for the fruit in general. To specify exactly one lemon, you add the feminine singular suffix '-a' to the end to form ليمونة.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /laj.muːn/. It has two syllables: lay-mūn.
Did you know?
- The word ليمون is a cognate to the English 'lemon', as both can trace their ancestry back to the same ancient roots in Asia.
- In some regions, you may hear the word لُومِيّ for lemon, which refers specifically to dried lemons used as a spice in Middle Eastern cooking.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, lemon is not just a fruit but a key ingredient in 'lemon-mint' juice, a ubiquitous refreshment served in cafes across the Levant.
Examples in context
- ممكن أن أحصل على بعض الليمون، من فضلك؟Could I have some lemon, please?
- هل يمكنك تمرير بعض شرائح الليمون؟Can you pass me some lemon slices?
- لازم نعمل لَمْوُنادة!Let's make some lemonade!
- أريد عصير ليمون بارد.urīdu ‘aṣīra laymūn bārid.I want a cold lemon juice.
- اشتريت ليمون من السوق.ishtaraytu laymūn min al-sūq.I bought lemons from the market.
Example conversation
Maryam and Omar are in the kitchen preparing a drink.
- مريم Maryamهل لدينا ليمون في الثلاجة؟hal ladaynā laymūn fī al-thallājah?Do we have lemons in the fridge?
- عمر Omarنعم، هناك ليمون طازج.na‘am, hunāka laymūn ṭāzij.Yes, there is fresh lemon.
- مريم Maryamسأصنع عصير ليمون الآن.sa-aṣna‘u ‘aṣīra laymūn al-ān.I will make lemon juice now.
- عمر Omarهذا رائع، أنا عطشان.hādhā rā’i‘, ana ‘aṭshān.That is great, I am thirsty.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ليمون, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ليمون, CC BY-SA 4.0.
