Словарь Ближнего Востока - Сирия

to be situated or established in a particular place

to form a boundary around something

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

(of a place) having people or animals living in a place

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

items made or produced for sale

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

a valuable stone that is cut and polished to be used in jewelry making

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat

the state of being connected to or originating from a specific place, culture, or background

currently being used

as time passes or progresses

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

a stringed instrument used in folk music consisting of a flat thin body and many strings stretched across that is played by fingers or a plectrum

active and full of energy

during a particular period or while something is happening

a war that is between people who are in the same country

an open clash or struggle between opposing groups or individuals

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

Crushed or milled into very fine particles, typically referring to food items, spices, or minerals that have been processed for culinary or industrial uses

whole grain of wheat that is partially boiled then dried, especially used in Middle Eastern cuisines

having been subjected to heat, often resulting in a warm, browned, or crisp texture

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

an assortment of things from which a choice can be made

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

well-seasoned rice (with nuts or currants or minced lamb) simmered or braised in stock

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

to make something full

a small brown fruit with a sweet taste and a hard seed

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

very important and necessary

the activity of telling a story in written or oral form

to value something or someone's good qualities

used to add extra or supplementary information

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

a person who is held in jail or prison as punishment for a crime, or while awaiting trial or sentencing

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

a small, flat piece of clay that has been molded and hardened, typically used as a medium for writing or inscribing information in ancient civilizations

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

a set of symbols or characters used to represent language in a visual or tangible form, allowing communication and the recording of information

an earlier form, source, or related type from which something developed