Arabic · Food & Drink

غداء

ghada'

Lunch

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The meal eaten in the middle of the day.

Example

نتناول الغداء معا يوم الجمعة.

We have lunch together on Friday.

Etymology

'غداء' (ghada') derives from the Arabic root 'غ-د-و', which refers to lunch. This term has historical significance as it relates to midday meals in Arab culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'غداء' is used in both formal and informal registers, appearing in daily conversations and culinary texts. Its meaning is largely consistent across different Arab regions.

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