Arabic Word · Beginner
حنتم
a container made from the colocynth and any dark green water-jug or crock
Pronunciation: /ħan.tam/
Meaning
a container made from the colocynth and any dark green water-jug or crock
Example
نَهَى رَسُولُ ٱللّٰهِ صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَنِ الدُّبَّاءِ وَٱلْحَنْتَمِ وَٱلْمُزَفَّتِ وَٱلنَّقِيرِ وَأَنْ يُخْلَطَ الْبَلَحُ بِالزَّهْوِ.
The prophet (PBUH) forbade [the preparation of wine] in a bottle-gourd, in a colocynth container, in a varnished jar, a hollow stump
Practice tips
- Practice حنتم 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 beginner-level learners.