خُضْرَة
khuḍra
Noun
Meaning
vegetables
Usage
Collective noun meaning 'vegetables' or 'greens.' In Lebanese, خُضْرَة is used more broadly than MSA خُضَار. You will hear it at the market (سُوق الْخُضْرَة) and in daily cooking contexts. Also refers to fresh herbs and leafy greens.
Morphology
Genderfeminine
Examples
بِشْتِرِي خُضْرَة مِنِ الدُّكَّانِة بَعِد الشُّغُل.
I buy vegetables from the grocery store after work.
سَارَة: لَازِمْنِي خُضْرَة وَجِبْنِة وَزَعْتَر.
Sarah: I need vegetables, cheese, and thyme.
وَأَنَا بَدِّي خُضْرَة طَازِة.
And I want fresh vegetables.
Root
خ ض ر
