Arabic · Food & Drink

شوربة

shorba

Soup

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

A liquid dish often eaten to start a meal.

Example

شوربة العدس لذيذة في الشتاء.

Lentil soup is delicious in winter.

Etymology

'شوربة' (shorba) comes from the Arabic root 'ش-ر-ب', which means to drink, relating it to broth or soups. Historically, this term evolved from early communal eating practices.

How & Where It’s Used

'شوربة' is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, particularly during meal discussions. It is popular in various regional cuisines, with many variations based on local ingredients.

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