نزهة
nuzhah
The English word picnic is نزهة (nuzhah) in Arabic.
The word نزهة refers to a meal eaten outdoors. To express the action of going on a picnic, you use the verb phrase خرج في نزهة.
Meaning: a meal eaten outdoors (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
نزهة is a singular feminine noun. Its plural form is نزهات.
How do you pronounce it?
nuzhah
Did you know?
- The word نزهة is related to the root concept of 'purity' or 'cleanness', suggesting that a picnic is a way to refresh the soul and senses.
- In the Gulf region, a picnic is often called a كشتة, which specifically implies a trip into the desert or wilderness rather than a park.
- The term نزهة can also be used metaphorically in Arabic literature to describe a pleasant journey or a delightful stroll through a beautiful piece of writing.
Examples in context
- نحتاج لترتيب نُزهة خارجية رائعة مع الأصدقاء.We need to organize a wonderful outdoor excursion with friends.
- هل نذهب في نزهة اليوم؟hal nadhabu fī nuzha al-yawm?Shall we go on a picnic today?
Example conversation
Ziyad and Layla are planning their weekend activity.
- زياد Ziadيا ليلى، هل تريدين الذهاب في نزهة؟Yā Laylā, hal turīdīna al-dhahāb fī nuzha?Layla, do you want to go on a picnic?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، فكرة ممتازة يا زياد.Na‘am, fikra mumtāza yā Ziyād.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Ziyad.
- زياد Ziadمتى نبدأ تجهيز أغراض النزهة؟Matā nabda’ tajhīz aghrāḍ al-nuzha?When do we start preparing the picnic things?
- ليلى Laylaسأجهز الطعام الآن.Sa-ujahhizu al-ṭa‘ām al-ān.I will prepare the food now.
