جوزة الطيب
jawzat al-teeb
The Arabic word for nutmeg is جوزة الطيب (jawzat al-teeb).
جوزة الطيب is used to refer to the spice nutmeg.
Meaning: spice (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'the nut of perfume' or 'the nut of goodness'.
How do you pronounce it?
jawzat al-teeb
Did you know?
- Because طيب can mean 'good' or 'kind', calling a person طيب is a common way to say they have a good heart, a sentiment hidden within the name of the spice.
- In some traditional Arabic medicine contexts, جوزة الطيب is categorized as a 'warming' spice, used specifically to treat cold-related ailments of the stomach.
- The word جوزة is used in the name of many other items, such as جوز الهند (coconut), which translates literally to 'the nut of the Indian'.
Examples in context
- هل نستخدم جوزة الطيب في الكعك؟hal nastakhdimu jawzat al-ṭīb fī al-ka'k?Do we use nutmeg in the cake?
- رائحة جوزة الطيب قوية جداً.rā'iḥat jawzat al-ṭīb qawiyya jiddan.The smell of nutmeg is very strong.
Example conversation
In the kitchen while preparing a dessert.
- سارة Saraيا زياد، هل لدينا جوزة الطيب؟yā ziyād, hal ladaynā jawzat al-ṭīb?Ziad, do we have nutmeg?
- زياد Ziadنعم، هي موجودة في الخزانة.na'am, hiya mawjūda fī al-khizāna.Yes, it is in the cupboard.
- سارة Saraممتاز، سأضيفها إلى الخليط.mumtāz, sa'uḍīfuhā ilā al-khalīṭ.Excellent, I will add it to the mixture.
- زياد Ziadرائع، سيبدو طعم الحلويات رائعاً.rā'i', sayabdu ṭa'm al-ḥalawiyyāt rā'i'an.Great, the sweets will taste wonderful.
