غَاسُول
ḡāsūlmasculine
The English word "lotion" is غَاسُول (ḡāsūl) in Arabic. Wiktionary also lists غَسُول (ḡasūl).
Meaning: ointment that one rubs on the skin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| غَاسُول | ḡāsūl | masculine |
| غَسُول | ḡasūl | masculine |
This term refers to an ointment that one rubs on the skin.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both غَاسُول and غَسُول are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ḡāsūl
Did you know?
- The Arabic language uses the same root for غَسُول as it does for the word 'washing machine', غَسَّالَة, emphasizing the function of removing impurities.
- Modern Arabic speakers often use the loanword لوشن directly from English to distinguish between a moisturizing lotion and a cleansing wash like غَسُول.
- In some historical contexts, غَسُول referred specifically to a medicinal wash or a cleansing agent used for wounds rather than a cosmetic cream.
Examples in context
- يُفضل استخدام كريم الترطيب اليومي للحفاظ على بشرة صحية.It is recommended to use daily moisturizing cream to maintain healthy skin.
- ما هي أفضل كريمة للبشرة الجافة؟What is the best lotion for dry skin?
- يُحب الكثيرون استخدام جل الترطيب في فصل الشتاء.Many people like to use moisturizing gel in the winter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lotion” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
