مخلل
mukhallal
The English word "pickle" is translated into Arabic as مخلل (mukhallal).
مخلل refers specifically to a preserved cucumber.
Meaning: preserved cucumber (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word مخلل is a passive participle that literally means "that which has been pickled."
How do you pronounce it?
mukhallal
Did you know?
- In Egypt, مخلل is often paired with 'foul mudammas' for breakfast, as the acidity is believed to help digest the heavy fava beans.
- Arabic cuisine features 'pickled' items that aren't sour, such as olives, which are cured in salt rather than vinegar but are often grouped with مخلل.
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, a plate of مخلل is served as a standard side dish with almost every main meal to cleanse the palate.
Examples in context
- هل يمكنك شراء مُخلل من المتجر؟Can you buy pickles from the store?
- أنواع المخلل المختلفة شهية.Different types of pickles are delicious.
- هل يوجد مخلل في الثلاجة؟hal yujad mukhallal fi al-thallaja?Is there any pickle in the fridge?
Example conversation
Omar and Layla are ordering food at a restaurant.
- عمر Omarهل تريدين مخلل مع الوجبة يا ليلى؟hal turidina mukhallal ma'a al-wajba ya Layla?Do you want a pickle with the meal, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، أنا أحب المخلل كثيراً.na'am, ana uhibbu al-mukhallal kathiran.Yes, I like pickles very much.
- عمر Omarسأطلب حصة إضافية لنا.sa-atlub hissa idafiyya lana.I will order an extra portion for us.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا عمر.shukran laka ya Omar.Thank you, Omar.
