سفري
safariyy
The English phrase 'take-away' is translated into Arabic as سفري (safariyy).
In many Arabic-speaking countries, you use سفري to specify that you want your food or drink order to go, rather than eating inside the restaurant.
What does it mean word for word?
The word سفري is derived from a root related to travel or a journey, implying that the food is intended for travel or for moving while eating.
Which one should you use?
While سفري is the general term for take-away, you can use the phrase طلبية سفري if you wish to specifically refer to a 'take-away order'.
How do you pronounce it?
safariyy
Did you know?
- The root of سفري is shared with the English word 'safari', as both originate from the Arabic word سفر meaning 'journey'.
- Because it is an adjective, you can use the root of سفري to describe many things that are meant for a journey or are portable.
Examples in context
- أريد طلب طعام سفري، من فضلك.uridu talab ta'am safari, min fadlik.I want to order take-away food, please.
- هل هذا الطلب سفري؟hal hadha al-talab safari?Is this order for take-away?
Example conversation
At a local restaurant, Sara and Ahmed are deciding how to eat.
- سارة Saraأحمد، هل نأكل هنا أم نطلب سفري؟Ahmed, hal na'kul huna am natlub safari?Ahmed, shall we eat here or order take-away?
- أحمد Ahmedلنطلب سفري، أنا متعب جداً.lanatlub safari, ana mut'ab jiddan.Let's order take-away, I am very tired.
- سارة Saraحسناً، سأطلب الطعام سفري الآن.hasanan, sa-atlub al-ta'am safari al-aan.Okay, I will order the food take-away now.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لكِ يا سارة.shukran laki ya Sara.Thank you, Sara.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سفري, CC BY-SA 4.0.
