لذيذ
ladhidh
The English phrase "yummy" can be translated into Arabic as لذيذ (ladhidh).
The word لذيذ is used to describe food that is delicious. In many spoken Arabic dialects, people more frequently use the word طيب to describe something as tasty or delicious.
Meaning: delicious (adj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While لذيذ is a correct term, the word طيب is a common colloquial alternative used in many spoken dialects to mean something is good or tasty.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Gulf region, specifically in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain, the expression طعمها طيب is used to express that something tastes good.
How do you pronounce it?
ladhidh
Did you know?
- The word لذيذ can also be used metaphorically in Arabic literature to describe something that is 'delightful' or 'sweet' to the ears, such as a beautiful poem.
- While لذيذ focuses on the taste, the colloquial alternative طيب literally means 'good' or 'kind'. It is used to describe food as delicious in the same way an English speaker might say 'this is good'.
- In many Arabic dialects, the word طيب (tayyib) can mean 'yummy', but it is also the standard way to say 'okay' or 'fine' when agreeing to a suggestion.
Examples in context
- هذا الطعام لذيذ جداً.hadha al-ta'am ladheedh jiddan.This food is very delicious.
- الشوربة لذيذة اليوم.al-shurba ladheedha al-yawm.The soup is delicious today.
- هل هذا الكعك لذيذ؟hal hadha al-ka'ak ladheedh?Is this cake delicious?
Example conversation
Omar and Sarah are eating lunch together.
- عمر Omarسارة، جربي هذا الطبق.Sarah, jarribi hadha al-tabaq.Sarah, try this dish.
- سارة Saraيا إلهي، إنه لذيذ حقاً!Ya ilahi, innahu ladhidh haqqan!Oh my god, it is really delicious!
- عمر Omarأنا سعيد لأنه أعجبك.Ana sa'id li'annahu a'jabaki.I am glad that you like it.
- سارة Saraشكراً يا عمر.Shukran ya Omar.Thank you, Omar.
