Arabic · Food & Drink
حليب
halib
Milk
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A white drink produced by cows.
Example
يشرب الطفل الحليب كل صباح.
The child drinks milk every morning.
Etymology
'حليب' (halib) derives from the Arabic root 'ح-ل-ب', which relates to milk extraction and production. This term has been ingrained in Arabic dietary practices since ancient times.
How & Where It’s Used
'حليب' is used in both spoken and written Arabic, prevalent in discussions about food and nutrition, with little regional variation in understanding.