Arabic Expression · Advanced
اهرِس الثوم بسطح السكين
crush garlic with the flat of a knife
Pronunciation: اهرِس الثوم بسطح السكين
Meaning
A natural Arabic expression used to convey: crush garlic with the flat of a knife.
Example
اهرِس الثوم بسطح السكين ثم انزع القشرة.
Crush the garlic with the flat of a knife, then remove the skin.
Practice tips
- Practice اهرِس الثوم بسطح السكين 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.