Gulf Arabic

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Etymology

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From Persian دریچه (dariče, small window). Compare Omani Arabic دريشة (drīša).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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دَريشة or دِريشة (darīša or dirīšaf (plural دَرايِش (darāyiš))

  1. a window (opening in a building for light and air)
    Synonym: (of a vehicle) جامة (jāma)
    منو كاسر دريشة بيتكم ؟
    minu kāsir darīšat bētkum ?
    Who broke your house's window?