Arabic · Food & Drink
سكر
sukkar
Sugar
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A sweet substance added to food and drinks.
Example
أشرب الشاي بدون سكر.
I drink tea without sugar.
Etymology
'سكر' (sukkar) comes from the Arabic root 'س-ك-ر', meaning to sweeten. The term has been integrated into Arabic vocabulary as sugar became essential in the culinary arts.
How & Where It’s Used
'سكر' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in discussions about food and cooking. It is consistently understood across the Arab world.