“Because” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “Because” is written using the Latin script as:

Bsabab

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بسبب

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“I’m wearing a jacket because it’s chilly outside.”

Ana labes jaket bsabab al gaw sa23a bara.

.انا لابس جاكيت بسبب الجو ساقعه بره

 
“She’s upset because her plans got cancelled.”

Heya mo7bata bsabab la8ie 5etetha.

.هي محبطه بسبب لغي خطتها

 
“He’s so busy because of his work.”

Howa ma48ol gedan bsabab 4o8loh.

.هو مشغول جدا بسبب شغله

 
“We’re late because of unexpected traffic.”

E7na at2a5arna bsabab a4aret meror 8er motawaqe3a.

.احنا اتاخرنا بسبب اشارة مرور غير متوقعه

 
“I bought this book because the reviews were great.”

Ana a4taret alketab dh bsabab taqyimatoh al3azema.

.انا اشتريت الكتاب ده بسبب تقييماته العظيمة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Because” in Tunisian Arabic

“Because” in Greek

“Because” in Turkish