Arabic Word · Intermediate
قاوق
a kind of cylindrical hat or قَلَنْسُوَة (qalansuwa) made of felt
Pronunciation: /qaː.wuq/
Meaning
a kind of cylindrical hat or قَلَنْسُوَة (qalansuwa) made of felt
Example
وعادة يتم وضع كوفية أو قاوق أو غيره قاعدة للعمامة.
Usually a keffiyeh or Qāwuq or something else is put as a basis for the turban.
Practice tips
- Practice قاوق 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.