5 Italian words related to furniture used in Egyptian Arabic
5 Italian words related to furniture used in Egyptian Arabic
Egyptians seem to be in love with Italian furniture that they borrowed many words from there, starting from the word furniture itself:
1. Mobilia
In Italian “mobilia” refers to portable furniture. But every kind of furniture to Egyptians is now mobilia, movable or not.
2. Vaza
From “Vaso”, which means a vase.
3. Sala
This means hall or reception area.
4. Banyo
This means bathtub which is derived from the word bagno (bath in Italian).
5. Varanda
From Veranda which means balcony.