كَبِد
kabidmasculine
The Arabic word for liver is كَبِد (kabid). Wiktionary also lists كِبْد (kibd) and كبدة (kibda).
Meaning: organ of the body (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| كَبِد | kabid | masculine |
| كِبْد | kibd | masculine |
| كبدة | kibda | Egyptian Arabic, feminine |
| كُبِدَة | kubida | Moroccan Arabic |
In many Arabic dialects, the word for liver is used metaphorically to refer to one's children or someone very dear to the heart, similar to 'apple of my eye'.
Which one should you use?
The form كَبِد (kabid) is typically used in a medical or formal anatomical context to refer to the organ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the form كبدة (kibda) is commonly used to refer to liver as a food item or a dish. In Moroccan Arabic, the form كُبِدَة (kubida) is used.
How do you pronounce it?
kabid
Did you know?
- In many Arabic poetic traditions, the liver is considered the very seat of deep emotion and affection, even more so than the heart.
- In some traditional Arabic contexts, the liver is seen as the source of courage and strength, rather than just a metabolic organ.
- In ancient Arabic medicine, the كَبِد was believed to be the organ that produced 'blood' and 'spirit' for the body.
Examples in context
- يجب الحرص على صحة الكبدIt is essential to take care of your liver's health.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liver” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
