mifchaachah

Moving house is always a delicious time for a clear-out.

Extra bits of 2athaath (ah-thaarth) get gifted to the neighbours. Insane amounts of 3aysh (eysh) are made from bags neglected for months at the back of the cupboard, seasoned by the fancy mil7 (milh) you never got around to opening.

But minimalists beware! Try to avoid getting rid of too much 3alaaliig (al-laa-leeg), not least that rusty old mifchaachah that you think you'll never use.

Because there's nothing more heartbreaking than standing in a pristine new apartment, staring at a celebratory bottle that cannot be opened.

Arabic	Pronounced?	English
أثاث	2athaath	furniture
أيش	3aysh	rice
ملح	mil7	salt
علاليق	3alaaliig	stuff | things