Arabic Word · Intermediate
صابورة
ballast
Pronunciation: /sˤaː.buː.ra/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "ballast".
Example
ويقولون سَابُورُ المركب بالسّين. والصّواب صَابُورٌ بالصّاد لأنّه صُبِرَ به أي حُبِسَ. ومنه صُبْرَةُ الطّعام. فأمّا سَابُورُ اسم الرّجل فبالسّين ولا يعرف له اشتقاق لأنّه أعجميّ.
They say sābūr, right is ṣābūr, seen in ṣubira meaning ḥubisa ‘being tied’. No native derivation for this masculine noun with s is known since it is foreign.
Practice tips
- Practice صابورة out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.