Arabic
Tarab
/tah-RAHB/
Musical ecstasy; a state of enchantment and emotional transformation through music.
The transcendent feeling when music moves you so deeply you lose yourself.
- #art
- #joy
Middle East
Rich traditions of hospitality and artistry have created expressions of profound beauty.
The Middle East is home to Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew—languages steeped in poetry and philosophy. Words like "tarab" (musical ecstasy) and "meraki" (putting soul into work) reflect cultures where art, hospitality, and spiritual longing intertwine.
Countries in Middle East
3 phrases from Middle East
Turkish
Keyif
/kay-EEF/
A state of blissful relaxation; taking pleasure in simple daily activities.
Sipping tea slowly while watching the world go by without a care.
- #cozy
- #joy
- #solitude
Persian
Tarof
/tah-ROFF/
A complex system of politeness involving excessive offers and refusals before accepting.
The elaborate dance of offering tea three times before the guest finally accepts.
- #connection
- #hospitality