بريك

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Gulf Arabic

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Etymology

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From English break and English brake pedal.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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بْريك (brēkm (plural بْريكات (brēkāt))

  1. brake pedal
  2. a break, a gradual or sudden stop in a motor vehicle
  3. a break, a time of rest from studying, work, etc
    Synonym: راحة (rāḥa)

Derived terms

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Hijazi Arabic

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بُريك

Etymology 1

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From Ottoman Turkish بورك (börek).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bu.reːk/, [bʊre̞ːk]

Noun

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بُريك (burēkm pl

  1. burek; a type of baked or fried filled pastry.

Etymology 2

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From English break.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /breːk/, [bre̞ːk]

Noun

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بْريك (brēkm (plural بريكات (brēkāt))

  1. break; a rest or pause, usually from work.
    Synonym: فُسْحة (fusḥa, school break, recess)