“Clay” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “Clay” (the noun) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) Tyn

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

طين (m)

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
This pot is made of clay.

El tb2 da m3mol mn tyn.

.الطبق ده معمول من طين

 
The potter molded the clay.

El 5zaf shkel el tyn.

.الخزاف شكّل الطين

 
The clay is wet and soft.

El tyn mblol w na3m.

.الطين مبلول و ناعم

 
Where is this clay from?

Mnen el tyn da?

منين الطين ده؟

 
The kids used clay in art class today.

El atfal est3mlo el tyn fe 7st el rasm enharda.

.الأطفال استعملوا الطين في حصة الرسم النهاردة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Clay” in Lebanese Arabic

“Clay” in Tunisian Arabic

“Clay” in Turkish
 

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