بيتزا
acw/biːt.zaː/Hijazi Arabic, feminine
The English word "pizza" is translated to Arabic as بيتزا (acw). Wiktionary also lists بِيتْزَا (bītzā).
Meaning: Italian dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| بيتزا | acw | /biːt.zaː/ /piːt.zaː/ |
Hijazi Arabic, feminine |
| بِيتْزَا | bītzā | feminine |
The word refers to the Italian dish and is used as a noun in Arabic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form بيتزا is specifically noted in Hijazi Arabic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /biːt.zaː/.
Did you know?
- While بيتزا refers to the Italian dish, some Arabic dialects use the word معجنات 'muajjanat' as a broader category that includes pizza, fatayer and other savory baked doughs.
- In some Arabic speaking cities, a 'pizza' shop might be called a مخبز 'makhbaz' meaning 'bakery' rather than a dedicated pizzeria.
- The word بيتزا uses the Arabic letter ز 'zayn' to mimic the Italian 'z' sound, which is a precise phonetic match.
Examples in context
- لا أحد طلب بيتزا هنا.Nobody here ordered a pizza.This sentence is useful for expressing that nobody ordered بيتزا in a specific location.Tatoeba #2093286 by Amastan, translation #2093034 by CK
- يريد زيري بيتزا بالجبنة.Ziri wants cheese pizza.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for cheese بيتزا.Tatoeba #10612634 by Amghar, translation #10210479 by Amastan
- اشترى زيري بيتزا.Ziri bought pizza.This sentence is useful for stating that someone bought بيتزا.Tatoeba #11613108 by dididodo, translation #10216197 by Amastan
Example conversation
Yousef and Sarah are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- يوسف Youssefايش تبغوا نتعشى اليوم؟Eish tibghu nita'asha al-yawm?What do you want us to have for dinner today?
- سارة Saraنفسي في بيتزا.Nafsi fi pizza.I'm craving pizza.
- يوسف Youssefطيب، نطلب بيتزا من المطعم؟Tayyib, natlub pizza min al-mat'am?Okay, shall we order pizza from the restaurant?
- سارة Saraايوه، فكرة حلوة!Aywah, fikra hilwa!Yes, that's a great idea!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pizza” translations and entries بيتزا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
