Arabic · Travel & Places

مطعم

mat'am

Restaurant

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A place where you pay to eat meals.

Example

هذا المطعم مشهور بالمشاوي.

This restaurant is famous for grilled food.

Etymology

The Arabic word مطعم (mat'am) originates from the root طعَم (ṭaʿama), which means 'to feed' or 'to nourish'. The term historically developed as a place associated with food services and nourishment.

How & Where It’s Used

مطعم is commonly used in both spoken and written Arabic across various regions, predominantly in urban settings. It is generally a formal term used in the context of dining establishments, especially in cities, and can be used in both casual conversations and professional contexts.

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