Glossary of the Sur Dialect

Letter Alif (A)

Word	Meaning
Imbaoo Boughrid	A large type of edible sea snail.
Imbaooa	A small inedible sea shell.
Adhak	That.
Adhina	This is it.
Akwahina	That is it.
Al Wafa	The grip or the handle.
Alu	Potato.

Word	Meaning
Bakhsha	The envelope of a letter.
Bu Taftafoa	The roe (eggs) of certain fish such as the sulto and the zwein.
Baghla	A type of traditional ship.
Basta	Women's trousers.
Bayur	A metal box with embers placed beneath it, used to cook on top.
Barza	A place for gathering and meeting.
Barniya	An earthenware vessel for storing water.
Bu Manqa	A small insect that makes a sound when its head is moved.
Beza	Money.
Baraha	A wide, empty open space.
Bakkash	A person fond of pranks.
Bayd Tamtam	A sea creature.
Banqa	A small segment or piece.
Bangari	A common local name.
Brayek	At your ease / take your time.
Barr	The cat.
Banqala	A room.
Banka	A bracelet (worn on the wrist).
Burma	A vessel for holding laban or milk.

Word	Meaning
Tarniya	A citrus fruit resembling lemon but larger.
Turbah	The octopus.
Tahaya	You think / believe.
Talahij	An old children's ornament shaped like a crescent and hung from the neck.
Tijiya	You come / it comes.
Talahih	Silver-coloured children's jewellery.

Word	Meaning
Thawi	A sack placed on a donkey to carry dates.
Thawb Qubaa	A traditional women's garment.

Word	Meaning
Jafir	A basket made of palm fronds for storing dates or items.
Jeed	A shackle / restraint.
Jara	It is said "yatakallam bila jara", meaning to speak without shame or restraint.
Jadila	A headwear formerly used instead of the agal.

Word	Meaning
Hayul	A women's silver ornament worn on the foot.
Hashis	Small stones / pebbles.
Hasir Rasl	A type of mat made of bamboo.
Hils (Hulus)	Old, worn-out clothes.
Hulul	Herbs to treat constipation.
Hizaq	A leather belt with a silver piece in its centre, worn by children.
Hayool	A type of children's ornament.
Haludan	A celebration marking the first year of a child's birth.
Hadaf	A drinking vessel.

Word	Meaning
Khitam	A rope tied around a camel's muzzle.
Khashkhasha	A rattle toy that makes sounds for children.
Khashuqa	A spoon.
Khanafa	A type of fish.
Khaqaq (Khajaj)	A cowardly person.
Khari	Pocket money / expenses.
Khanfasiya	A beetle.
Khusa	A leaf of a palm frond.
Khataf	Go away / set off.
Khamim	A small vessel for storing dates.

Word	Meaning
Dariwal	A driver.
Diwali	A piece of cloth tied around the belly.
Dalla	A thermos or coffee pot.
Dalu	A vessel for drawing water.
Darb	A road / path.
Dabla	A ring.
Dushaq	A sleeping mattress.
Dasturiya	A cupboard / cabinet.
Dahana	The last date of the cluster.
Didasha	A dishdasha.

Word	Meaning
Dharira	A traditional women's perfume mixed with other kinds of perfume.
Dharra	Small ants.
Dhubaba	Flies.

Word	Meaning
Rabsha	Mischief or chaos.
Rasagh	An iron ring fixed in the ground to tether a camel.
Ranj	Dye.
Rutab	Soft, fresh dates.
Reha	A smell / scent.
Riyul	A leg (foot).
Rawzana	An opening in the wall on which ornaments or items are placed.
Riyuq	Breakfast.

Word	Meaning
Zarija	A long stick made of palm midrib.
Zaghu	The corner of the room.
Zuliya	A carpet / rug.
Zariba	A pen / fold for sheep.

Word	Meaning
Sindas	A toilet.
Sahla Umm Zibub	A water vessel with a handle.
Sahla Batru	A water vessel without a handle.
Salaba	A muzzle placed on sheep and cattle.
Sabla	A room or sitting-room (majlis).
Sabal	A type of monkey.
Sahha	Stored, pressed dates.
Saafa	A palm-leaf vessel for storing dates.
Saan	A vessel made of sheepskin for cooling water.
Salaf	A trough for watering livestock.
Samat Mujija	A mat made of palm leaf.
Sirdab	A large earthenware jar for storing water.
Sabha	Old, used clothes.
Suwayra	A women's bracelet.
Saha	A cloth on which sweets are placed on occasions.
Salmur	Heartburn / a burning in the stomach.
Sakina	A folk game for girls.
Subaiya	A men's ornament placed atop the khanjar.
Saqifa	A girls' ornament placed on the head.
Saja	A vessel for making laban.
Sikka	A narrow passage between two houses.
Sukkar Shushu	Small granulated sugar.

Word	Meaning
Shantut	A thread / string.
Sitt	A food cover made of palm leaf.
Sharartarh	One of the old women's garments.
Shadir Bambi	A cloak made of barim (twisted cord).
Shajja	A black cloth women wear when going out.
Shurana	Herbs used on the skin to give it freshness.
Shwaya	A little / a few.
Shakht	Matchsticks.
Shamrukh	A women's ornament placed on top of the head.
Shall	An earring.

Compiled and prepared by: Mr Hamoud bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Ghailani.