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white vinegar in Arabic
خَلٌّ أَبْيَض
- Pronunciation
- ḵallun ʾabyaḍ
- Arabizi
khal abyaD- Type
- noun · masculine
- Root
- خ ل ل
How to use it
White vinegar (خل أبيض) is the clear, acidic liquid used in cooking and cleaning. It is a masculine noun in Arabic. Use it like any other ingredient: خَلٌّ أَبْيَضٌ يَضِيفُ نَكْهَةً حَامِضَةً.
Example sentences
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اِسْتَخْدَمْتُ خَلًّا أَبْيَضًا فِي السَّلَطَةِ.
istaḵdamtu ḵallan ʾabyaḍan fī al-ṣalaṭa.
I used white vinegar in the salad.
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يُعْطَى الخَلّ الأَبْيَضُ مَذْهَبًا لِلْحَمْصِ.
yuʿṭā al-ḵall al-ʾabyaḍu maḏḥaban lil-ḥamṣi.
White vinegar gives a tangy flavor to the hummus.
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نَظَّفْتُ الزُّجَاجَ بِخَلٍّ أَبْيَضٍ.
naẓẓaftu al-zujāja biḵallin ʾabyaḍin.
I cleaned the glass with white vinegar.
Questions and answers
Can I use white vinegar instead of lemon juice?
Yes, both are acidic, but white vinegar is stronger, so use a little less.
Is white vinegar safe for cleaning surfaces?
Absolutely; dilute it with water and it works well on glass and countertops.
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