بروتين
brutin
The Arabic word for protein is بروتين (brutin).
The word refers to the class of food known as protein.
Meaning: class of food (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
brutin
Did you know?
- In fitness communities across the Arab world, the word بروتين is often paired with the English word 'shake' written in Arabic script as شيك, creating a hybrid phrase that ignores native Arabic terms for 'drink'.
- The word بروتين was borrowed from English, which in turn took it from the Greek word 'proteios' meaning 'primary'.
- While بروتين is the standard term, Arabic speakers often use بروتينات in the plural to refer to the general category of proteins in a diet, rather than a single substance.
Examples in context
- أفضل مصدر للبروتين هو اللحم.The best source of protein is meat.
- هل يعتبر هذا الطعام غنياً بالبروتين؟Is this food considered protein-rich?
- ما هو الحد اليومي الموصى به لاستهلاك البروتين؟What is the recommended daily intake of protein?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بروتين, CC BY-SA 4.0.
