يخلط
yakhlit
The Arabic verb for 'mix' is يخلط (yakhlit).
يخلط is used to describe the action of combining items from two or more sources that are normally kept separate.
Meaning: combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
yakhlit
Did you know?
- In some dialects, the root of يخلط is used in a slang expression meaning to 'lie' or 'make things up' by mixing truth with falsehood.
- In certain social contexts, 'mixing' اختلاط can refer specifically to the social interaction between unrelated men and women.
- In many Arabic dialects, the root of يخلط can also imply causing confusion or bewilderment in a person's mind, not just mixing physical substances.
Examples in context
- لا ينبغي على سامي أن يخلط الكحول و المضادّات الحيويّة.Sami is not supposed to mix alcohol with antibiotics.This sentence shows how to express that one should not mix يخلط alcohol and antibiotics.Tatoeba #7020195 by OsoHombre, translation #6867161 by OsoHombre
- هذا يعتبر مزيجًا متنوعًا من الثقافاتThis is considered a diverse mix of cultures.
- يجب أن يخلط الطباخ المكونات جيداً.yajib an yakhlit al-tabbakh al-mukawwinat jayyidan.The cook must mix the ingredients well.
- لا يخلط المهندس المواد الكيميائية هكذا.la yakhlit al-muhandis al-mawad al-kimiya'iya hakadha.The engineer does not mix chemical substances like this.
Example conversation
Ziad and Nour are preparing a fruit salad in the kitchen.
- زياد Ziadهل يخلط زياد الفواكه الآن؟hal yakhlut Ziyad al-fawakeh al-an?Is Ziad mixing the fruits now?
- نور Nourنعم، هو يخلط التفاح والموز.na'am, huwa yakhlut al-tuffah wal-mawz.Yes, he is mixing the apples and bananas.
- زياد Ziadأضف بعض العسل أيضاً.adif ba'd al-asal ay-dan.Add some honey too.
- نور Nourسأفعل ذلك فوراً يا زياد.sa-af'al dhalika fawran ya Ziyad.I will do that immediately, Ziad.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
