POST 8: Nasreen, Chef

How Do You Say “Chef” in Arabic?

Quick answer: A more formal Arabic word for chef is طاهي (ṭāhī) for a man and طاهية (ṭāhiya) for a woman, pronounced TAA-hi-ya.

Meet Nasreen, the Chef from Northern Saudi Arabia

Nasreen is the other chef in the kitchen, one of the [Northern Shabby Little Fellas → Hub link].

How Do You Pronounce Ṭāhiya?

Say TAA-hi-ya. The ṭ is a heavier, deeper “t.”

Where Does the Word Ṭāhiya Come From?

It comes from the root ط-ه-و (to cook). Samir’s word, ṭabbākh, comes from a different root, ط-ب-خ. Both mean “cook.” → [Meet Samir the Chef]

How Do You Say “Nasreen Is a Chef” in Arabic?

نسرين طاهية (Nasrīn ṭāhiya).

FAQ

• What is the Arabic word for chef? طاهي (ṭāhī), طبّاخ (ṭabbākh), or شيف (shīf).
• What is the Arabic word for female cook? طاهية (ṭāhiya) or طبّاخة (ṭabbākha).
• What is the Arabic word for kitchen? مطبخ (maṭbakh).

Take Nasreen home: [Chefs Apron] Next: [Meet Abdul the Fruit Farmer →]