كاس صغير
kās ṣaghīr
The English phrase 'shot glass' is translated into Arabic as كاس صغير (kās ṣaghīr).
Meaning: small glass (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kās ṣaghīr
Did you know?
- In some dialects, the word كاس is used to refer to a trophy or a championship cup, making it the same word used for a 'shot glass'.
- While كاس صغير describes the object, in many Arabic-speaking countries, small glasses are more commonly used for serving strong tea or coffee rather than spirits.
- While كاس صغير is a literal description, a person might instead use the word فنجان (finjān), which usually means 'cup', to describe a tiny vessel used for sipping.
Example conversation
Nour and Ahmed are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- نور Nourأحمد، أين هو الكاس صغير؟Ahmed, ayna huwa al-kās ṣaghīr?Ahmed, where is the shot glass?
- أحمد Ahmedإنه في الخزانة فوق.Innahu fī al-khizāna fawq.It is in the upper cabinet.
- نور Nourشكراً، سأستخدم كاس صغير واحد.Shukran, sa-astakhdim kās ṣaghīr wāḥid.Thanks, I will use one shot glass.
- أحمد Ahmedحسناً، تفضلي يا نور.Ḥasanan, tafaḍḍalī yā Nour.Okay, go ahead, Nour.
