Arabic · Food & Drink
غداء
ghada'
Lunch
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
Example
نتناول الغداء معا يوم الجمعة.
We have lunch together on Friday.
Etymology
'غداء' (ghada') derives from the Arabic root 'غ-د-و', which refers to lunch. This term has historical significance as it relates to midday meals in Arab culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'غداء' is used in both formal and informal registers, appearing in daily conversations and culinary texts. Its meaning is largely consistent across different Arab regions.