“Next” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “Next” (in the singular form) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) Gay

(f) Gaya

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 جاي (m)

 جاية (f)

In Egyptian Arabic, “Coming soon” (in the plural form) is written using the Latin script as:

Gaya

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 جاية

Listen to these three words pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“We’ll go to Tunisia next summer.”

E7na hnro7 tunis el sef el gay.

.احنا هنروح تونس الصيف الجاي

 
“He’s next in line.”

Hwa ely doro gay fel tabor.

.هو اللي دوره جاي في الطابور

 
“Next time you’re around, don’t forget to visit me.”

El mara el gaya lma tkon 2oryb, mtnsash tzorny.

.المرة الجاية لما تكون قريب متنساش تزورني

 
“I will arrive next week.”

Ana hwsl el esbo3 el gay.

.انا هوصل الاسبوع الجاي

 
“What’s next?”

Eh ely gay b3d kda?

ايه اللي جاي بعد كده ؟

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Next” in Tunisian Arabic

“Next” in Greek

“Next” in Turkish