حلويات
ḥalwayāt
The English word "sweets" is translated into Arabic as حلويات (ḥalwayāt).
حلويات refers to confectionery or candy.
Meaning: confectionery, candy (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ḥalwayāt
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, the word for 'sweets' is used as a term of endearment for a person, much like calling someone 'sweetie' in English. If someone calls you حلو (ḥalw), they might be complimenting your character rather than your taste in candy.
- Some traditional حلويات like baklava are so syrup-heavy that they are historically used as a high-energy food for travelers and soldiers.
- When visiting a home, it is often considered polite to decline the first offer of حلويات before eventually accepting, depending on the local social etiquette.
Examples in context
- اشتريتُ حلوياتٍ لذيذةً اليوم.ishtaraytu halawiyatin ladhidhatan al-yawm.I bought delicious sweets today.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are at a dessert shop.
- أحمد Ahmedانظري يا سارة، هذه الحلويات تبدو رائعة.Unzhuri ya Sarah, hadhihi al-halawiyat tabdu ra'i'a.Look Sarah, these sweets look wonderful.
- سارة Saraنعم يا أحمد، أريد تجربة هذه القطعة.Na'am ya Ahmed, uridu tajribat hadhihi al-qit'a.Yes Ahmed, I want to try this piece.
- أحمد Ahmedهل نشتري علبة حلويات للمنزل؟Hal nashtari 'ulbat halawiyat lil-manzil?Shall we buy a box of sweets for home?
- سارة Saraفكرة جيدة، لنفعل ذلك.Fikra jayyida, linaf'al dhalik.Good idea, let's do that.
