استكان

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Gulf Arabic

Alternative forms

Etymology

استكانة چاي وقند

From Persian استکان (estekân, glass, cup).

Pronunciation

Noun

استكان (istikānf (dual استكانتين (istikāntēn), plural استكانات (istikānāt))

  1. small, usually glassy teacups, used in homes, stores, and at social events to drink and serve tea to guests.
  • فنيان (finyān, coffee demitasse)
  • كوب (kūb, a regular-sized cup for both tea or coffee)
  • قلاص (gḷāṣ, a large glass (larger than an istikan) used for all drinks, including tea)