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Peeler
القشّارة (qishshāra) is a feminine noun meaning 'peeler,' referring to a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables. It is commonly used in everyday cooking contexts in Arabic-speaking households and is essential for food preparation. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe anything that removes an outer layer.
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استخدمت القشّارة لإزالة قشر التفاح قبل تقطيعه.
Istaakh-damat al-qishshāra li-izālat qishr al-tuffāh qabla taqtī'ih.
I used the peeler to remove the apple skin before slicing it.
هذه القشّارة الحادة تعمل بشكل أفضل مع الجزر والبطاطا.
Hadhih al-qishshāra al-ḥādda ta'mal bi-shakl afdal ma'a al-jazar wa-al-batāta.
This sharp peeler works better with carrots and potatoes.
فقدت القشّارة القديمة، فاشتريت واحدة جديدة من السوق.
Faqadat al-qishshāra al-qadīma, fa-ishtarayt wāḥida jadīda min al-sūq.
I lost the old peeler, so I bought a new one from the market.
ضعي القشّارة على الرف بعد غسلها وتجفيفها.
Ḍa'ī al-qishshāra 'alā al-raff ba'da ghaslihā wa-tajfīfihā.
Put the peeler on the shelf after washing and drying it.
الأطفال لا يجب أن يستخدموا القشّارة بدون إشراف الكبار.
Al-aṭfāl lā yajib an yastakhdimoū al-qishshāra bidūn ishrāf al-kibār.
Children should not use the peeler without adult supervision.
In Arab households, kitchen tools like القشّارة are considered essential items for daily food preparation. Food preparation is an important cultural practice in Arab society, with fresh fruits and vegetables being staple ingredients in traditional cuisine. Proper kitchen maintenance and tool usage is often taught to children as part of home economics and household management.
Remember that القشّارة is a feminine noun (ending in -ة), so it takes feminine adjectives and verbs. When describing the tool, use phrases like 'القشّارة الحادة' (the sharp peeler) or 'القشّارة الجديدة' (the new peeler). In cooking contexts, you'll frequently hear it paired with verbs like 'استخدم' (use), 'غسل' (wash), or 'اشتری' (buy).
القشّارة (al-qishshāra) is a feminine noun in Arabic that refers to a peeler—a kitchen tool used to remove the skin or outer layer from fruits and vegetables. This word is essential for anyone learning Arabic, particularly those interested in cooking vocabulary or daily household communication.
The word القشّارة comes from the root ق-ش-ر (q-sh-r), which relates to peeling or removing outer layers. The word is pronounced "qishshāra" with emphasis on the doubled sh sound (ّ). As a feminine noun ending in -ة (ta marbūta), it follows feminine grammatical rules in Arabic sentences.
In Arab households, the peeler is a staple kitchen tool. When preparing meals, Arabic speakers use القشّارة to peel vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and zucchini, as well as fruits like apples, pears, and cucumbers. The tool is typically stored in kitchen drawers or hung on magnetic strips. You'll hear it mentioned frequently in cooking instructions and recipes: "استخدم القشّارة" (use the peeler) or "قشّر الجزر بالقشّارة" (peel the carrots with the peeler).
As a feminine noun, القشّارة requires feminine agreement in adjectives and verbs. When describing the peeler, you would say "القشّارة الحادة" (the sharp peeler) or "القشّارة الجديدة" (the new peeler). In sentences, feminine verbs must be used: "فقدت القشّارة" (I lost the peeler—feminine form).
Understanding القشّارة is enhanced by learning related words:
In Arab culture, food preparation is valued as an important life skill. Teaching children to use kitchen tools properly, including القشّارة, is part of traditional home economics education. The quality and sharpness of kitchen tools, including peelers, are often topics of discussion among homemakers. Modern Arab households may have multiple types of peelers—traditional fixed-blade peelers and contemporary swivel or Y-shaped peelers imported from various countries.
You'll encounter القشّارة in various contexts:
When learning this word, practice it in context with cooking verbs and food items. Listen to cooking videos or recipes in Arabic to hear how القشّارة is naturally used. Notice how it interacts with other kitchen vocabulary. Try to describe your own kitchen tools in Arabic, starting with القشّارة and expanding to other utensils.
To reinforce your learning, try these exercises:
Mastering vocabulary like القشّارة helps build practical Arabic skills applicable to everyday situations, especially in household and cooking contexts.