Words, Terms & Phrases

In Tunisian Arabic, "Wet" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Mabloul (f) Mabloula Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

مبلول (m)

مبلولة (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'm wet." Ena mabloul.

.أنا مبلول

  "The dishes are wet." El me3oun mabloul.

.الماعون مبلول

  "The dishes are still wet." El me3oun mazel mabloul.

.الماعون مازال مبلول

  "It's wet outside." Edenya mabloula lbarra.

.الدنيا مبلولة البرّا

  "My jacket is wet." El jacket mte3i mabloula.

.الجاكيت متاعي مبلولة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Wet” (adjective) in Egyptian Arabic “Wet” (adjective) in Lebanese Arabic “Wet” (adjective) in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Turtle" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Soula7fet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

سلحفاة

In Tunisian Arabic, "Turtles" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Sle7ef Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

سلاحف

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "That is the first turtle I've seen in years." Hedhy awel soula7fet nchoufha men snin.

.هذي أول سلحفاة نشوفها من سنين

  "The turtle is in its shell." Esoula7fet fel sadafa mte3ha.

.السلحفاة في الصدفة متاعها

  "The turtle is going in its shell." Esoula7fet bech todkhol lel sadafa mte3ha.

.السلحفاة بش تدخل للصدفة متاعها

  "Don't touch the turtle." Ma tmessech esoula7fet.

.ما تمسّش السلحفاة

  "The turtle is walking slowly." Esoula7fet temchy bechwaya.

.السلحفاة تمشي بالشوية

 

These words in other Arabic dialects

“Turtle”, “Turtles” in Egyptian Arabic “Turtle”, “Turtles” in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Necessary" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Lezem Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

لازم

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Is it necessary?" Lezem?

لازم؟

  "It's necessary to use screws." Lezem testa3mel tourneviset.

.لازم تستعمل تورنوفيسات

  "That won't be necessary." Mouch bellezem.

.موش باللازم

  "This ingredient is necessary in the meal."

L'ingredient hedha lezem fel mekla.

.لنقريديان هذا لازم في الماكلة

  "It's necessary that the paperwork is submitted by Friday." Lawre9 lezem yetba3thou nhar ejom3a.

.لوراق لازم يتبعثو نهار الجمعة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Necessary” in Lebanese Arabic “Necessary” in Greek “Necessary” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Probably" is written using the Latin script as: Normalement Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

نورمالمون

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I can probably meet on Friday." Normalement nejmou net9ablou nhar ejom3a.

.نورمالمون نجمو نتقابلو نهار الجمعة

  "I'll probably come back to Tunisia next June." Normalement nerja3 l Tounes fi jwan ejey.

.نورمالمون نرجع لتونس في جوان الجاي

  "That's probably enough spice." Normalement yezzi mel 7rourya.

.نورمالمون يزي مل الحرورية

  "We probably have enough food for the week." Normalement 3andna mekla tkafina lejom3a hedhy.

.نورمالمون عندنا ماكلة تكفينا للجمعة هذي

  "I'll probably be back tomorrow." Normalement bech nerja3 ghodwa.

.نورمالمون بش نرجع غدوة

 

Related phrases & words in Tunisian Arabic

“I will…” in Tunisian Arabic “Maybe” in Tunisian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Probably” in Egyptian Arabic “Probably” in Greek “Probably” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Page" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Saf7a Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

صفحة

In Tunisian Arabic, "Pages" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Saf7at Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

صفحات

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "What page are you on?" Chnya esaf7a eli enty fyha?

شنية الصفحة اللي انتي فيها؟

  "I'm on Page 150." Fel saf7a 150.

.150 في الصفحة

  "Turn the page." E9leb esaf7a.

.اقلب الصفحة

  "I turned the page." 9lebt esaf7a.

.قلبت الصفحة

  "How many pages are in the book?" 9adesh men saf7a fih lekteb?

قداش من صفحة في الكتاب؟

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Page”, “Pages” (nouns) in Lebanese Arabic “Page”, “Pages” (nouns) in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Name" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Esm Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

إسم

In Tunisian Arabic, "Names" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Asemy Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أسامي

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "What is your name?" Chnowa esmek?

شنوة إسمك؟

  "What is your dog's name?" Chnowa esm kalbek?

شنوة إسم كلبك؟

  "My name is…" Esmi...

...إسمي

  "My dog's name is…" Esm kalbi...

...إسم كلبي

  "I like your name!" Ma7leh esmek!

!محلاه إسمك

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Name”, “Names” (nouns) in Egyptian Arabic “Name”, “Names” (nouns) in Lebanese Arabic “Name”, “Names” (nouns) in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Mouse" (the noun, as in the rodent) is written using the Latin script as: Far Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

فار

In Tunisian Arabic, "Mice" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Firen Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

فيران

(Editor’s note: An observation of interconnectedness — In Turkish, “Mouse” is Fare.)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I saw a mouse!" Choft far!

!شفت فار

  "Did you see the mouse?" Choftchy el far?

شفتشي الفار؟

  "There are some mice in the field." Fama chwaya firen fel terrain.

.فما شوية فيران في الترّان

  "I haven't seen a mouse in a while." 3andy modda maritech far.

.عندي مدّة ماريتش فار

  "No, I didn't see the mouse." La, machoftech el far.

.لا، ما شفتش الفار

 

Related words in Tunisian Arabic

“Rodent”, “Rodents” in Tunisian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Mouse”, “Mice” (rodent) in Egyptian Arabic “Mouse”, “Mice” (rodent) in Lebanese Arabic “Mouse”, “Mice” (rodent) in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Friday" is written using the Latin script as: Ejom3a Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

الجمعة

In Tunisian Arabic, "Fridays" is written using the Latin script as: Ayemet ejom3a Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أيامات الجمعة

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Today is Friday." Elyoum jom3a.

.اليوم جمعة

  "See you on Friday." Nchoufek nhar ejom3a.

.نشوفك نهار الجمعة

  "Tomorrow is Friday." Ghodwa jom3a.

.غدوة جمعة

  "Good to meet for coffee at 4pm on Friday?" Na3mlou 9ahwa nhar ejom3a larb3a mta3 la3chya?

نعملوا قهوة نهار الجمعة لربعة متع لعشية؟

  "I go for coffee with friends on Fridays." Na3mel 9ahwa m3a s7abi ayemet ejom3a.

.نعمل قهوة مع صحابي أيامات الجمعة

 

Related words in Tunisian Arabic

“Thursday” in Tunisian Arabic “Friday” in Tunisian Arabic “Day”, “Daytime”, “Days” in Tunisian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Friday” in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Do you want..?" is written using the Latin script as: T7eb...? Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

تحب...؟

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Do you want coffee or tea?" T7eb 9ahwa wala tey?

تحب قهوة ولا تاي؟

  "Do you want another tea?" T7eb nzidek tey?

تحب نزيدك تاي؟

  "Do you want to go now?"

T7eb temchy taw?

تحب تمشي تو؟

  "Do you want to watch this movie?" T7eb tetferej fil film hedha?

تحب تتفرج في الفيلم هذا؟

 

This phrase in other Arabic dialects

“Do you want…?” in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, "I can't find it" is written using the Latin script as: Mal9ithech Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ما لقيتهاش

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In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“I can’t find it” in Lebanese Arabic “I can’t find it” in Tunisian Arabic “I can’t find it” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Ask" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: Es2al Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

إسأل

In Tunisian Arabic, "Asks" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yes2al (f) Tes2al Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يسأل (m)

تسأل (f)

In Tunisian Arabic, "Asking" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yes2al (f) Tes2al Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يسأل (m)

تسأل (f)

In Tunisian Arabic, "Asked" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) S2al (f) Sa2let Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

سأل (m)

سألت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'll ask the server." Taw nes2al el serveur.

.تو نسأل السرفار

  "Can I ask you something?" Nejem nesa2lek 7aja?

نجم نسألك حاجة؟

  "What did she ask you?" Chnou sa2letek?

شنو سألتك؟

  "Thank you for asking so politely." Y3aychek khater s2alt b torbya.

.يعيشك خاطر سألت بتربية

  "I'll ask them if we can have the extra chair." Taw nes2alhom nejmouchy nekhdhou korsi ekher.

.تو نسألهم نجموشي ناخذو كرسي اخر

 

These words in other Arabic dialects

“Ask”, “Asks”, “Asking”, “Asked” (verbs) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, the number "Forty-eight" is written using the Latin script as:

Thmanya warb3in Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ثمنية وأربعين

When "48" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٤٨

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Here is 48 dinar." Hay thmanya warb3in dinar.

.هاي ثمنية وأربعين دينار

  "The price is 48 dinar." Essoum thmanya warb3in dinar.

.السوم ثمنية وأربعين دينار

  "I turn 48 tomorrow." Ghodwa ywalli 3omry thmanya warb3in.

.غدوة يولي عمري ثمنية وأربعين

  "I turned 48 today!" Lyoum walla 3omry thmanya warb3in!

!اليوم ولّى عمري ثمنية وأربعين

  "Yesterday, I turned 48." Emes walla, 3omry thmanya warb3in.

.امس ولّى، عمري ثمنية وأربعين

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Forty-eight” (48) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, the number "Forty-seven" is written using the Latin script as:

Sab3a warb3in Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

سبعة وأربعين

When "47" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٤٧

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I am 47 years old." 3omry sab3a warb3in sna.

.عمري سبعة وأربعين سنا

  "He is 47 years old." 3omrou sab3a warb3in sna.

.عمرو سبعة وأربعين سنا

  "It's 47 dinar." Bsab3a warb3in dinar.

.بسبعة وأربعين دينار

  "My husband turns 47 tomorrow." Rajli ywalli 3omrou sab3a warb3in ghodwa.

.راجلي يولي عمرو سبعة وأربعين غدوة

  "My husband turned 47 yesterday." Rajly 9fel el sab3a warb3in emes.

.راجلي قفل السبعة وأربعين غدوة

 

This number in other Arabic dialects

“Forty-seven” (47) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, the number "Forty-six" is written using the Latin script as:

Setta warb3in Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ستّة وأربعين

When "46" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٤٦

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "We're 46 kilometres from our destination!" Mazelelna setta warb3in kilometer bech nouslou!

!مازالولنا ستّة وأربعين كيلومتر بش نوصلوا

  "The total price is 46 dinar." Essoum lkoll setta warb3in dinar.

.السوم لكل ستّة وأربعين دينار

  "Here is 46 dinar." Hay setta warb3in dinar.

.هاي ستّة وأربعين دينار

  "My wife is 46 years old." Marty 3morha setta warb3in sna.

.مرتي عمرها ستّة وأربعين سنا

  "My husband is 46 years old." Rajli 3omrou setta warb3in sna.

.راجلي عمرو ستّة وأربعين سنا

 

This number in other Arabic dialects

“Forty-six” (46) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, the number "Forty-five" is written using the Latin script as:

5amsa warb3in Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

خمسة وأربعين

When "45" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٤٥

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "It gets up to 45 degrees in the summertime." Ess5ana tousel lel 5amsa warb3in fessif.

.السخانة توصل للخمسة وأربعين في الصيف

  "It's 45 degrees!" Ess5ana khamsa warb3in!

!السخانة خمسة وأربعين

  "It was 45 degrees yesterday!" Emes ess5ana weslet lel 5amsa warb3in!

!امس السخانة وصلت لخمسة وأربعين

  "The price is 45 dinar." Essoum 5amsa warb3in dinar.

.السوم خمسة وأربعين دينار

  "Here is 45 dinar." Hay 5amsa warb3in dinar.

.هاي خمسة وأربعين دينار

 

This number in other Arabic dialects

“Forty-five” (45) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Twenty-eight" is written using the Latin script as:

Thmanya w 3echryn Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ثمنية وعشرين

When "28" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٢٨

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "It's 28 dinar." Behmanya w 3echryn dinar.

.بثمنية وعشرين دينار

  "Here's 28 dinar." Ahom thmanya w 3echryn dinar.

.اهم ثمنية وعشرين دينار

  "I'm here for 28 days." Bech na93ad houni thmanya w 3echryn youm.

.بش نقعد هوني ثمنية وعشرين يوم

  "It's 28 degrees." Esskhana thmanya w 3echryn.

.السخانة ثمنية وعشرين

  "Yesterday was 28 degrees." Emes ess5ana kenet thmanya w 3echryn.

.امس السخانة كانت ثمنية وعشري

 

This number in other Arabic dialects

“Twenty-eight” (28) in Lebanese Arabic  

"In Tunisian Arabic, the number "Twenty-nine" is written using the Latin script as:

Tes3a w 3echrin Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

تسعة و عشرين

When "29" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٢٩

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The flight is Gate 29." Etayara fel baweba tes3a w 3echryn.

.الطيارة في البوابة تسعة وعشرين

  "Take Exit 29." Emchy mel makhrej noumrou tes3a w 3echryn.

.امشي مالمخرج نومرو تسعة وعشرين

  "The price is 29 dinar." Essoum tes3a w 3echryn dinar.

.السوم تسعة وعشرين دينار

  "I'm 29 years old." 3omry tes3a w 3echryn sna.

.عمري تسعة وعشرين سنا

  "I've been a professor for 29 years." 3andy tes3a w 3echryn sna nekhdem ostedh.

.عندي تسعة وعشرين سنا نخدم أستاذ

 

This number in other Arabic dialects

“Twenty-nine” (29) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, the number "Forty-four" is written using the Latin script as:

Arb3a warb3in Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أربعة وأربعين

When "44" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٤٤

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "It's 44 dinars." B arb3a warb3in dinar.

.بأربعة وأربعين دينار

  "The jeans are 44 dinars." Esserwel djin barb3a warb3in dinar.

.السروال دجين بأربعة وأربعين دينار

  "Here is 44 dinar." Hay arb3a warb3in dinar.

.هاي أربعة وأربعين دينار

  "It's 44 degrees right now!" Ess5ana arb3a warb3in taw!

!السخانة أربعة وأربعين تو

  "I'm 44 years old." 3omry arb3a warb3in.

.عمري أربعة وأربعين

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Forty-four” (44) in Lebanese Arabic “Forty-four” (44) in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Twenty-seven" is written using the Latin script as:

Sab3a w 3echryn Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

سبعة وعشرين

When "27" is written numerically using the Arabic script, it is written as:

٢٧

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "It's 27 dinar." B sab3a w 3echryn dinar.

.بسبعة وعشرين دينار

  "It's 27 degrees!" Ess5ana sab3a w 3echryn!

!السخانة سبعة وعشرين

  "It was 27 degrees an hour ago." Ess5ana kenet 27 daraja se3a lteli.

.السخانة كانت سبعة وعشرين درجة ساعة لتالي

  "I'm 27 years old." 3omry sab3a w 3echryn.

.عمري سبعة وعشرين

  "My birthday is on February 27." 3id miledi nhar sab3a w 3echryn fevrier.

.عيد ميلادي نهر سبعة وعشرين فيفري

 

This number in other Arabic dialects

“Twenty-seven” (27) in Lebanese Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Easy" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: (masculine-based task) Sehel (feminine-based task) Sehla Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 ساهل (masculine-based task)

ساهلة (feminine-based task)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "That was easy." Haja sehla.

.حاجة ساهلة

  "It was easy getting here." Sehel l wsoul l houni.

.ساهل الوصول لهوني

  "The test was easy." El test ja sehel.

.التاست جا ساهل

  "I'm finding the studies fairly easy." Le9raya jetni sehla.

.القراية جاتني ساهلة

  "That was easy to learn." T3allamt bessehel.

.تعلّمت بالسّاهل

 

Related words in Tunisian Arabic

“Difficult” in Tunisian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Easy” in Egyptian Arabic “Easy” in Greek “Easy” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Here" is written using the Latin script as: Houni Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

هوني

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I am here." Ena houni.

.أنا هوني

  "Here you go." 5oudh ay.

.خوذ أي

  "Right here." Houni.

.هوني

  "Here it is." Ahi ay.

.اهي أي

  "Let's put the couch here." Aya n7otou l banc houni.

.ايا نحطو البنك هوني

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Here” in Egyptian Arabic “Here” in Greek “Here” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "I don't have..." (the phrase that prefaces stating something that isn't in one's possession) is written using the Latin script as: Ma3andich Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

معنديش

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I don’t have it." Ma3andich menha.

.معنديش منها

  "I don’t have enough change." Ma3andich sarf.

.معنديش صرف

  "I don’t have my phone with me." Ma3andich telifouni m3aya.

.معنديش تلفوني معايا

  "I don’t have enough time." Ma3andich wa9t.

.معنديش وقت

  "I don't have the keys." Ma3andich lemfete7.

.معنديش المفاتح

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“I don’t have” in Egyptian Arabic “I don’t have” in Greek “I don’t have” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "In a bit" (the phrase) is written using the Latin script as: Chwaya o5ra (Chwaya okhra) Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شويا اخرى

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "See you in a bit!" Chwaya o5ra wnrak!

!شويا اخرى و نراك

  "I'll be there in a bit." Chwaya o5ra w nkoun ghadi.

.شويا اخرى ونكون غادي

  "I’ll arrive in a bit." Chwaya o5ra w noussel.

.شويا اخرى و نوصل

  "We will be there in a bit." Chwaya o5ra w nkounou ghadi.

.شويا اخرى ونكونو غادي

  "I will call in a bit." Chwaya o5ra w nkalmek.

.شويا اخرى ونكلمك

 

Related words in Tunisian Arabic

“Soon” in Tunisian Arabic “Next” in Tunisian Arabic “Later” in Tunisian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“In a bit” in Lebanese Arabic “In a bit” in Greek “In a bit” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Old" (the adjective, in the singular form) when describing an object is written using the Latin script as: (m) 9dim (f) 9dima Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قديم (m)

قديمة (f)

In Tunisian Arabic, "Old" (the adjective, in the plural form) when describing objects is written using the Latin script as: 9dom Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قدم

In Tunisian Arabic, "Old" (the adjective, in the singular form) when describing a person is written using the Latin script as: (m) Kbir (f) Kbira Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

كبير (m)

كبيرة (f)

In Tunisian Arabic, "Old" (the adjective, in the plural form) when describing people is written using the Latin script as: Kbar Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

كبار

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "This is an old table."

Etawla hethi 9dima.

.الطاولة هاذي قديمة

  "Wow! That is an old house." Wow! Dar heki 9dima.

.واو! الدار هاكي قديمة

  "These mosaics are very old."

Fousayfouse2 9dom barcha.

.الفسيفساء قدم برشى​

  "My grandpa is old and funny." Jadi kbir w fadlek.

.جدي كبير و فدلاك​

  "Three old ladies are sitting at a table playing cards." Tletha nse kbar 9a3din al tawla yel3bou fel carta.

.ثلاثة نساء كبار قاعدين عالطاولة يلعبون فالكارطة

 

Related words in Tunisian Arabic

“Young” in Tunisian Arabic “New” in Tunisian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Old” in Lebanese Arabic “Old” in Greek “Old” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Moroccan"  (a citizen of Morocco) is written using the Latin script as: Maghribi Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

مغربي

In Lebanese Arabic, "Moroccans" (citizens of Morocco) is written using the Latin script as: Magharbe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 مغاربة

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I am Moroccan." 2ana maghribi.

.انا مغربي

  "My best friend is Moroccan." Sadi2i 2al moufadal maghribi.

.صديقي المفضل مغربي

  "I have a few Moroccan friends." 3ande 2asdika2 mgharbe.

.عندي اصدقاء مغاربة

  "They are Moroccan." Hene mgharbe.

.هني مغاربة

  "He is Moroccan." Huwe mgharbe.

.هو مغربي

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Tunisian" (the noun, as in a citizen of Tunisia) is written using the Latin script as: Tunisi Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

تونسي

In Lebanese Arabic, "Tunisians" (the noun, as in citizens of Tunisia) is written using the Latin script as: Tunisiyoun Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 تونسيون

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I am Tunisian." 2ana Tunisi.

.انا تونسي

  "We are Tunisian." Nahna Tunisiyoun.

.نحنا تونسيون

  "She is Tunisian." Hiye Tunisiye.

.هي تونسية

  "He is Tunisian." Huwe Tunisi.

.هو تونسي

  "They are Tunisian." Hene Tunisiyoun.

.هني تونسيون

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Tunisian”, “Tunisians” (nouns) in Egyptian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Morocco" (the country) is written using the Latin script as: 2al Maghrib Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

المغرب

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I love visiting Morocco." Bheb zour 2al maghrib.

.بحب زور المغرب

  "I went to Morocco last summer." Rehet 3al maghrib 2al sayfiye 2al made.

.رحت عالمغرب الصيفية الماضية

"I'm going to Morocco this summer." Rah rouh 3al maghrib hal sayfiye.

.رح روح عالمغرب هل الصيفية

  "Do you want to go to Morocco?" (m) Badak trouh 3al maghrib? (f) Badik trouhe 3al maghrib?

بدك تروح عالمغرب؟ (m)

بديك تروح عالمغرب؟ (f)

  "I'd love to go to Morocco!" Bheb rouh 3al maghrib!

!بحب روح عالمغرب

 

Other countries in Lebanese Arabic

“Greece” in Lebanese Arabic “Italy” in Lebanese Arabic “Tunisia” in Lebanese Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Morocco” in Tunisian Arabic “Morocco” in Greek “Morocco” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Algeria" (the noun, as in the country) is written using the Latin script as: Jazeyir Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

جزاير

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I've been to Algeria before." Rayeh 3al jazeyir men 2abel.

.رايح عالجزاير من قبل

  "I worked in Algeria for three years. 2eshtaghalet bel jazeyir lamoudat tlet snin.

.اشتغلت بالجزاير لمدة تلات سنين

  "I work in Algeria." Beshteghil bel jazeyir.

.بشتغل بالجزاير

  "We're going to Algeria and Morocco next summer." Rah nrouh 3al jezeyir wal maghrib 2al sayfiye 2al jeye.

.رح نروح عالجزاير والمغرب الصيفية الجاية

  "He is from Algeria." Huwe men 2al jezeyir.

.هو من الجزاير

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Set" (the verb, in the infinite tense) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Het (f) Hette Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 حت (m)

حتي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sets" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yihet (f) Thet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يحت (m)

تحت (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Setting" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambihet (f) 3ambethet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيحت (m)

عمبتحت (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Set" (the verb, in the past tense) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Hat (f) Hatit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

حات (m)

حاتيت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Let's set it down here." Khalina nheta hon.

.خلينا نحتا هون

  "I set it down over there." Hetayta hon.

.حتيتا هون

  "The sun sets at about 5:30pm this time of year." 2al shames byeghrob se3a khamse 2ou nes hal wa2et bel sene.

.ألشمس بيخروب سيعا خمسي و نس هل وقت بلسني

  "Where did you set it down?" (m) Wen hetayta? (f) Wen hetaytiya?

 ون حتيتا؟ (m)

ون حتيتيا؟ (f)

  "I will set the alarm for 6:30am." Rah het 2al alarm se3a sete 2ou nes.

.رح حت أل ألرم سيعا ستس ونس

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Not enough" is written using the Latin script as: Mabikafe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

مبيكفي

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "There is not enough." Mabikafe.

.مبيكفي

  "There is not enough washing detergent left." Mabikafe 2al dawa ghasil.

.مبيكفي دوا غسيل

  "There is not enough pepper left." Mabikafe 2al har.

.مبيكفي ألحر

  "There may not be enough gasoline to get there. Let's gas up." Yimkin mabikafe 2al benzine. Khalina nfawil.

.يمكين مبيكفي ألبينزين. خلينا نفولا

  "There is not enough bottles of water left." Mabikafe 2al galonet may.

.مبيكفي ألخلونيت مي

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Not enough” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sunset" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: 2al ghroub Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ألخروب

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sunsets" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: 2al ghroubet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ألخروبات

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "This spot gets beautiful sunsets." Haydal matrah 3ando ghroubet helwin.

.حيدل مترح عندو خروبيت هلوين

  "Sunset is at about 7pm this time of year." 2al ghroub se3a sab3a haydal wa2et bel sene.

.ألخروب سيعا سبعا هيدل وقت بلسني

  "I like watching the sunset from the beach." Bheb 2etfaraj bi ghroub bel baher.

.بهب أتفرج بخروب بلبحر

  "Many people are out watching the sunset tonight." Fi ktir nes 3ambyihdaro 2al ghroub 2al layle.

.في كتير نيس عمبيحدرو ألخروب أليلي

  "What time is sunset?" 2aya se3a al ghroub?

أيا سيعا ألخروب؟

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sunrise" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Shruk 2al shames Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شروك ألشمس

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sunrises" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Shawarek 2al shames Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شوارك ألشمس

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "That is a beautiful sunrise!" Shruk 2al shames ktir helwe!

!شروك ألشمس كتير هلوي

  "Look at the sunrise!" (m) Lek 2al shruk 2al shames! (f) Layke 2al shurk 2al shames!

 !ليك ألشروك ألشمس (m)

!ليكي ألشروك ألشمس (f)

  "This apartment gets beautiful sunrises." Haydal she2a 3ando shawarek 2al shames helwin.

.هيدل شقا عندو شوارك ألشمس هلوين

  "Sunrise is beginning to be earlier in the mornings." 2al shruk 2al shames 2abkar bel sebeh.

.ألشروك ألشمس أبكز بلسبح

  "This area of the country gets beautiful sunrises." Haydal manta2a bel balad 3ando shawarek 2al shames helwin.

.هيدل منتأ بلبلد عندو شوارك ألشمس هلوين

 

This word(s) in other Arabic dialects

“Sunrise” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Feel" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Hes (f) Hese Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

حس (m)

 حسي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Feels" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yihes (f) Thes Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يحس (m)

 تحس (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Feeling" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambihes (f) 3ambethes Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيحس (m)

 عمبتحس (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Felt" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Has (f) Hasit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

حس (m)

حست (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I feel great!" 2ana ktir mnih!

!انا كتير منيح

  "How do you feel?" (m) Kif hasis halak? (f) Kif hasis halik?

كيف حاسس حالك؟ (m)

كيف حاسس حاليك؟ (f)

  "What does it feel like?" Shoul shou3our?

شول شوعور؟

  "I feel much better, thanks." 2ana 2ahsan bi ktir, shukran.

.انا احسن بكتير، شكرن

  "I felt well-rested this morning." Kenet ktir merteh 2al yawm 2al sebeh.

.كنت كتير مرتاح اليوم الصبح

 

In Turkish, "Because" is written as: Çünkü

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I like summer because it's hot." Yazı seviyorum çünkü sıcak.   "We should leave now so that we're on time." Zamanında varmak için şimdi gitmeliyiz.   "Let's book this flight because there is no layover." Bu uçuş için rezervasyon yapalım çünkü aktarma yok.   "Can you come over now because I won't be home later." Şimdi uğrayabilir misin? Çünkü daha sonra evde olmayacağım.   "Thursday is better for me to meet because I work on Friday." Perşembe benim için daha iyi olur çünkü cuma günü çalışıyorum.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Because” in Lebanese Arabic “Because” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "Since" is written as: Dan beri

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Since when?" Ne zamandan beri?   "I've been here since the start of the month." Ay başından beri buradayım.   "This restaurant has been operating since 1905." Bu restoran 1905'ten beri faaliyet gösteriyor.   "Since when did you starting liking opera?" Ne zamandan beri operayı sevmeye başladın?   "I haven't been to this city since I was a child." Çocukluğumdan beri bu şehre gitmedim.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Since” in Lebanese Arabic “Since” in Tunisian Arabic “Since” in Greek  

In Turkish, "Soon" is written as: Birazdan

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'll be there soon." Birazdan orada olacağım.   "Your order will be ready soon." Siparişiniz birazdan hazır olacak.   "The movie will start soon." Film birazdan başlayacak.   "We will be landing soon." Birazdan iniş yapacağız.   "See you soon!" Yakında görüşürüz!  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Soon” in Tunisian Arabic “Soon” in Greek “Soon” in Spanish  

In Turkish, "For" is written as: İçin

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "How much for these jeans?" Bu kotlar ne kadar?   "You good to meet at 4pm?" Saat 4'te buluşmak için uygun musun?   "You good to meet at 4pm still?" Hâlâ saat 4'te buluşmak için uygun musun?   "I'm in Istanbul for 10 days." 10 gündür İstanbul'dayım.   "I've lived here for 8 years." 8 yıldır burada yaşıyorum.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“For” in Lebanese Arabic “For” in Tunisian Arabic “For” in Greek  

In Turkish, "Additional" is written as: Ek

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Is there an additional charge for it?" Bunun için ek bir ücret var mı?   "Yes, there is an additional charge." Evet, ek bir ücret var.   "Additional car insurance." Ek araba sigortası.   "Do you want the additional car insurance?" Ek araba sigortası ister misiniz?   "How much is the additional car insurance?" Ek araba sigortası ne kadar?  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Additional” in Egyptian Arabic “Additional” in Tunisian Arabic “Additional” in Greek  

In Turkish, "More" is written as: Daha

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "One more coffee, please." Bir kahve daha, lütfen.   "Can we have two more teas?" İki çay daha alabilir miyiz?   "Can I have more onions?" Daha fazla soğan alabilir miyim?   "No more onions, please." Daha fazla soğan olmasın, lütfen.   "Are there any more paper towels?" Başka kâğıt havlu var mı?  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“More” in Egyptian Arabic “More” in Tunisian Arabic “More” in Greek  

In Turkish, "All" is written as: Tüm

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "All the toppings, please." Tüm soslar lütfen.   "That is all the tomatoes that are left." Geriye kalan tüm domatesler bu kadar.   "We're all out of soap." Bütün sabunumuz bitti.   "All the luggage is in the trunk." Tüm valizler bagajda.   "It's supposed to be sunny all day!" Havanın bütün gün güneşli olması gerekiyordu!  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“All” in Lebanese Arabic “All” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "It's good to be here!" is written as: Burada olmak güzel!

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In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“It’s good to be here!” in Lebanese Arabic “It’s good to be here!” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "Everything" is written as: Her şey

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Everything on the durum, please." Dürümde her şey olsun, lütfen.   "Everything on the durum, please." Dürümlerde her şey olsun, lütfen.   "Everything is good." Her şey iyi.   "Is everything okay?" Her şey yolunda mı?   "Everything is in the trunk." Her şey bagajda.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Everything” in Egyptian Arabic “Everything” in Tunisian Arabic “Everything” in Greek  

In Turkish, "Anything" is written as: Bir şey

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Do you want anything to drink?" Bir şey içmek ister misin?   "Do you want anything more?" Başka bir şey ister misiniz?   "Is there anything else to chat about?" Sohbet edilecek başka bir şey var mı?   "Is there anything else I should know about the residence?" Ev hakkında bilmem gereken başka bir şey var mı?   "If you need anything else, let me know." Başka bir şeye ihtiyacın olursa, bana haber ver.   In other Mediterranean languages and dialects “Anything” in Lebanese Arabic “Anything” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "Other" is written as: Diğeri

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The other one." Diğeri.   "Can I have the other one?" Diğerini alabilir miyim?   "Do you want the other one?" Diğerini ister misin?   "I like the other shoes better." Diğer ayakkabıları daha çok beğendim.   "I saw you the other day." Geçen gün seni gördüm.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Other” in Lebanese Arabic “Other” in Tunisian Arabic “Other” in Greek  

In Turkish, "I'm back" is written as: Geri döndüm

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In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“I’m back” in Lebanese Arabic “I’m back” in Tunisian Arabic “I’m back” in Spanish  

In Turkish, "Or" is written as: Ya da

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Do you want coffee or tea?" Kahve ya da çay ister misiniz?   "Do you want chicken or fish?" Tavuk ya da balık ister misiniz?   "Do you want to rent a residence or hotel?" Ev ya da otel kiralamak ister misiniz?   "Are you going to read your next book in English or Turkish?" Bir sonraki kitabınızı İngilizce mi yoksa Türkçe mi okuyacaksınız?   "Should I go left or right?" Sağa mı yoksa sola mı gitmeliyim?  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Or” in Egyptian Arabic “Or” in Tunisian Arabic “Or” in Greek  

In Turkish, "And" is written as: Ve

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "A durum and french fries, please." Bir dürüm ve patates kızartması lütfen.   "On the table is a plate and a glass." Masada bir tabak ve bir bardak var.   "Can I get a Turkish coffee and a cookie?" Bir Türk kahvesi ve bir kurabiye alabilir miyim?   "I'll stop at the grocery store and pick up some milk." Bakkala uğrayacağım ve biraz süt alacağım.   "Lettuce, onions, and tomatoes, please." Marul, soğan, ve domates, lütfen.  

Related words in Turkish

“Or” in Turkish “With” in Turkish

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“And” in Turkish “And” in Lebanese Arabic “And” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Onion" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Bsal Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بصل

In Tunisian Arabic, "Onions" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Baslet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بصلات

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Do you want onions?" T7eb baslet?

تحب بصلات؟

  "I'll slice the onion." Taw n9os el bsal.

.تو نقص البصل

  "I'll slice the onions." Taw n9os el baslet.

.تو نقص البصلات

  "I bought six onions." Chrit setta baslet.

.شريت ستة بصلات

  "Onions on the sandwich, please." Brabi 7otli bsal fel kaskrout.

.بربي حطلي بصل في الكسكروت

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Onion”, “Onions” in Egyptian Arabic “Onion”, “Onions” in Lebanese Arabic “Onion”, “Onions” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "One moment" is written using the Latin script as: La7dha Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

لحظة

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "One moment, please." La7dha, brabi.

.لحظة، بربي

  "I'll assist you in one moment." La7dha w n3awnek.

.لحظة ونعاونك

  "I'll take your order in one moment." La7dha w ne5oulek el talab mte3ek.

.لحظة و ناخولك الطلب متاعك

  "I'll be down in one moment." La7dha w nahbet.

.لحظة ونهبط

  "I'll be back in one moment." La7dha w nerja3.

.لحظة ونرجع

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“One moment” in Lebanese Arabic “One moment” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "Beach" is written using the Latin script as: Chat Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شط

In Tunisian Arabic, "Beaches" is written using the Latin script as: Chtout Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شطوط

  (Editor's note: In Tunisian Arabic, and contrary to convention in English, when one is colloquially describing a beach as a destination, it’s more conventional to use the operative word B7ar / بحر which, in English, means Sea.)  

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "That is a beach." Heka b7ar.

.هاكا بحر

  "Do you want to go to the beach?" T7eb temchi lel b7ar?

تحب تمشي للبحر؟

  "I am at the beach." Ena fel chat.

.أنا في الشط

  "I was at the beach yesterday." Kont fel chat emes.

.كنت في الشط آمس

  "There are three good beaches in this area." Fama thletha b7ourat behyin fel zone hedhi.

.فمّا ثلاثة بحورات باهيين في الزون هاذي

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Beach”, “Beaches” in Egyptian Arabic “Beach”, “Beaches” in Lebanese Arabic “Beach”, “Beaches” in Turkish  

In Tunisian Arabic, "I am from…" is written using the Latin script as: Ena men... Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

...أنا من

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I am from Tunisia." Ena men Tounes.

.أنا من تونس

  "I am from Canada." Ena men Canada.

.أنا من كندا

  "I am from Sfax." Ena men Sfax.

.أنا من صفاقس

  "I am from the south." Ena mel janoub.

.أنا مالجنوب

  "I am from the north." Ena mel chamel.

.أنا مالشمال

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“I am from...” in Egyptian Arabic “I am from...” in Lebanese Arabic “I am from...” in Turkish  

In Turkish, "But" is written as: Ama (Editor's note: An observation of interconnectedness — In Tunisian Arabic, "But" is Ama / أما.)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I liked the movie but I found it long." Filmi beğendim ama uzun buldum.   "I love reading but don't always have enough time." Okumayı seviyorum ama her zaman yeterli zamanım olmuyor.   "I enjoyed the flight but I found the family in front of me a little loud." Uçuştan keyif aldım ama önümde aileyi biraz gürültülü buldum.   "I can't meet at 4pm but could meet at 6pm." Akşam 4'te buluşamam ama akşam 6'da buluşabilirim.   "I like this mall but find it a bit busy at times." Bu alışveriş merkezini seviyorum ama bazen biraz işlek buluyorum.  

Related words in Turkish

“And” in Turkish “Or” in Turkish “If” in Turkish

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“But” in Egyptian Arabic “But” in Tunisian Arabic “But” in Greek  

In Turkish, "After" is written as: Sonra

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Can you meet after 6pm?" Akşam 6'dan sonra buluşabilir misin?   "I'll get groceries after picking up the kids." Çocukları aldıktan sonra market alışverişi yapacağım.   "Do you want to meet after work?" İşten sonra buluşmak ister misin?   "Does anyone want ice cream after the movies?!" Filmlerden sonra dondurma isteyen var mı?!   "I'll clean the dishes after I'm done reading." Okumayı bitirdikten sonra bulaşıkları yıkayacağım.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“After” in Lebanese Arabic “After” in Tunisian Arabic “After” in Greek  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Lock" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2afil (f) 2afle Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قفل (m)

 قفلي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Locks" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yi2afil (f) T2afil Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يقفل (m)

قفلي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Locking" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambi2afil (f) 3ambet2afil Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيقفل (m)

عمبتقفل (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Locked" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2afal (f) 2afalit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قفل (m)

قفلت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I will lock the door." Rah 2afil 2al beb.

.رح قفل الباب

  "Can you lock the door?" (m) Fik t2afil 2al beb? (f) Fike t2afle 2al beb?

فيك تقفل الباب؟ (m)

فيكي تقفلي الباب؟ (f)

  "The door won't lock." 2al beb ma3ambi2afil.

.الباب ما عمبيقفل

  "The doors are locked." 2al bweb m2aflin.

.البواب مقفلين

  "This button locks all the doors." 2al zer bi2afil kel bweb.

.الزر بقفل كل البواب

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Young" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Saghir Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

صغير

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "That's a young bird." Hayda 3asfour saghir.

.هيدا عصفور صغير

  "Those are two young dogs." Hawde kalben zghar.

.هودي كلبين زغار

  "Three young boys played along the promenade in Beirut." Tlet sebyen zghar la3abo 3ala toul 2al kornish bi Beirut.

.تلات صبيان صغار لعبو على طول الكورنيش ببيروت

  "I have two young children." 3ande waladen saghir.

.عندي ولدين صغير

  "I had fun when I was young." Kenet mabsout lama kenet saghir.

.كنت مبسوط لمن كنت صغير

 

Related words in Lebanese Arabic

“Old” in Lebanese Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Young” in Tunisian Arabic “Young” in Greek “Young” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sticky" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Bilazi2 Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بيلزق

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "It's sticky." Shi bilazi2.

.شي بلزق

  "Is it sticky?" Bilazi2?

بيلزق؟

  "It's not sticky." Ma bilazi2.

.ما بيلزق

  "There is something sticky on the ground." Fi shi bilaze2 3alal 2ared.

.في شي بيلزق على الأرض

  "Glue is sticky." 2al telzi2 bilaze2.

.التلزيق بيلزق

 

This word in other Arabic dialects

“Sticky” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Bumpy" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Ktir metabe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

كتير مطبات

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "This road is bumpy." 2al tari2 fiyo ktir metabet.

.الطريق فيو كتير مطبات

  "That was a bumpy drive." 2al swe2a kenit fiya ktir mtabet.

.السواقة كانت فيا كتير مطبات

  "The trip yesterday was bumpy." 2al meshwar 2emberih ken fiyo ktir metabet.

.المشوار امبارح كان فيو كتير مطبات

  "This street can get bumpy." 2al sheri3 bisir fiyo metabet.

.الشارع بيسير فيو مطبات

  "This road can get bumpy." Haydal tari2 fiyo metabet.

.الشارع بيسير فيو مطبات

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Enough" is written using the Latin script as: Kefeye Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

كفاية

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I have enough change." 3ande srafe kfeye.

.عندي صرافة كفاية

  "Do you have enough change?" (m) 3andak srafe kfeye? (f) 3andik srafe kfeye?

 عندك صرافة كفاية؟ (m)

 عنديك صرافة كفاية؟ (f)

  "I have enough time." 3ande wa2et kfeye.

.عندي وقت كفاية

  "Do we have enough pasta left?" Be2e 3andna ma3karon kfeye?

باقي عنا معكرون كفاية؟

  "We have enough food for tonight." 3ana 2akel kfeye 2al layle.

.عنا اكل كفاية لليلة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Enough” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "Same as usual" is written as: Her zamankinden

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In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Same as usual” in Lebanese Arabic “Same as usual” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "Each" is written as: Her biri

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I come to this cafe each morning." Her sabah bu kafeye gelirim.   "Each item is 20 Turkish liras." Her adedi 20 Türk Lirasıdır.   "I'll buy one of each." Her birinden bir tane alacağım.   "Each topping is 5 Turkish liras." Sosların her biri 5 Türk Lirasıdır.   "Each way is about 45 minutes." Her yol yaklaşık 45 dakikadır.  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Each” in Egyptian Arabic “Each” in Tunisian Arabic “Each” in Greek  

In Turkish, "Which" is written as: Hangi

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Which way?" Hangi yöne?   "Which one do you want?" Hangisini istersin?   "Which room do you want?" Hangi odayı istersin?   "Which movie did you like better?" Hangi filmi daha çok beğendin?   "Which spelling is more popular?" Hangi yazılışı daha popüler?  

Related phrases & words in Turkish

“Which way…?” (direction) in Turkish “What” in Turkish “Where” in Turkish “Which way…?” (direction) in Turkish

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Which” in Egyptian Arabic “Which” in Tunisian Arabic “Which” in Greek  

In Turkish, "Chair" (the noun) is written as: Sandalye In Turkish, "Chairs" (the noun) is written as: Sandalyeler

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Can I have this chair?" Bu sandalyeyi alabilir miyim?   "Yes, you can have the chair." Evet, sandalyeyi alabilirsin.   "How many chairs do we need?" Kaç tane sandalyeye ihtiyacımız var?   "Let's put out eight chairs." Sekiz tane koyalım.   "Are there anymore chairs?" Daha fazla sandalye var mı?  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Chair”, “Chairs” (nouns) in Egyptian Arabic “Chair”, “Chairs” (nouns) in Lebanese Arabic “Chair”, “Chairs” (nouns) in Tunisian Arabic  

In Turkish, "Without" is written as: Olmadan

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Can I have a tea without sugar?" Şekersiz çay alabilir miyim?   "Without sugar, please." Şekersiz, lütfen.   "Do you want the tea with or without sugar?" Çayı şekerli mi istersiniz yoksa şekersiz mi?   "I can go without sleeping a little longer." Uyumadan biraz daha gidebilirim.   "Can I get a chicken durum without cheese, please?" Peynirsiz tavuk dürüm alabilir miyim, lütfen?  

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Without” in Egyptian Arabic “Without” in Greek “Without” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Speed up" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2esra3 (f) 2esra3e Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 اسرع (m)

 اسرعي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Speeds up" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yesra3 (f) Tasra3 Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يسرع (m)

 تسرع (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Speeding up" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyesra3 (f) 3ambtesra3 Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيسرع (m)

 عمبتسرع (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Sped up" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Sarra3 (f) Sarra3it Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

سرع (m)

 سرعت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Can you speed up?" (m) Fik tesra3? (f) Fike tesra3e?

فيك تسرع؟ (m)

فيكي تسرعي؟ (f)

  "Can you speed up a little? I want to get there on time." (m) Fik tesra3 shway? Bade 2ousal 3al wa2et. (f) Fike tesra3e shway? Bade 2ousal 3al wa2et.

.فيك تسرع شواي؟ بدي اوصل عالوقت (m)

.فيك تسرعي شواي؟ بدي اوصل عالوقت (f)

  "The vehicle sped up." 2al 3arabiye ser3it.

.العربية سرعت

  "The car sped up." 2al siyara ser3it.

.السيارة سرعت

  "In the video game he sped up to his friend." Bel video game huwe seri3 la3and rfi2to.

.بالفيديو غايم هو سرع لعند رفيقو

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Second floor" is written using the Latin script as: Tene tabe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

تاني طابق

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "My apartment is on the second floor." She2ate bi tene tabe.

.شقتي بتاني طابق

  "Second or third floor?" Tene 2aw telit tabe?

تاني او تالت طابق؟

  "My parents live on the second floor." 2ahle 2e3din bitene tabe.

.اهلي قاعدين بتاني طابق

  "The apartment is on the second floor." 2al she2a bi tene tabe.

.الشقة بتاني طابق

  "I'll meet you on the second floor." (m) Ble2ik bi tene tabe. (f) Ble2ike bi tene tabe.

.بلاقيك بتاني طابق (m)

.بلاقيكي بتاني طابق (f)

 

This term in other Arabic dialects

“Second floor” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "First floor" is written using the Latin script as: 2awal tabe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أول طابق

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The apartment is on the first floor." 2al she2a bi 2awal tabe.

.الشقة بأول طابق

  "I'll meet you on the first floor." (m) Ble2ik bi 2awal tabe. (f) Ble2ike bi 2awal tabe.

.بلاقيك بأول طابق (m)

.بلاقيكي بأول طابق (f)

  "I'm on the first floor." 2ana bi 2awal tabe.

.انا بأول طابق

  "Is the suite on the first or second floor?" 2al suite bi 2awal tabe 2aw tene?

السويت بأول أو بتاني طابق؟

  "Do you have any rooms available on the first floor?" (m) 3andak shi gherfe fade bi 2awal tabe? (f) 3andik shi gherfe fade bi 2awal tabe?

عندك شي غرفة فاضية بأول طابق؟ (m)

عنديك شي غرفة فاضية بأول طابق؟ (f)

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Third floor" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: Telit tabe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

تالت طابق

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The apartment is on the third floor." 2al she2a bi telit tabe.

.الشقة بتالت طابق

  "My family lives on the third floor." 3aylte 2e3din bi telit tabe.

.عيلتي قاعدين بتالت طابق

  "This is the third floor." Hayde telit tabe.

.هيدي تالت طابق

  "I'm on the third floor." 2ana bitelit tabe.

.انا بتالت طابق

  "The office is on the third floor." 2al maktab bi telit tabe.

.المكتب بتالت طابق

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Third floor” in Tunisian Arabic “Third floor” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Turn" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2ebrom (f) 2ebreme Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ابروم (m)

 ابرمي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Turns" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yebrom (f) Tebrom Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يبرم (m)

تبرم (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Turning" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyebrom (f) 3ambtebrom Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيبرم (m)

 عمبتبرم (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Turned" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Barram (f) Barramit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

برم (m)

برمت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Turn left here." (m) 2ebrom 3al shmel hon. (f) 2ebreme 3al shmel hon.

.ابروم عالشمال هون (m)

.ابرمي عالشمال هون (f)

  "Turn right." (m) 2ebrom 3al yamin. (f) 2ebreme 3al yamin.

.ابروم عاليمين (m)

.ابرمي عاليمين (f)

  "The vehicle up ahead is turning left." 2al 3arabiye 2edem 3ambyibrom 3al shmel.

.العربية قدام عمبتبرم عالشمال

  "Turn the lid to the right." (m) 2ebrom 2al ghata 3al shmel. (f) 2ebreme 2al ghata 3al shmel.

 .ابروم الغطا عاليمين (m)

 .ابرمي الغطا عاليمين (f)

  "At the next street, turn right." (m) Tene sheri3, 2ebrom 3al yamin. (f) Tene sheri3, 2ebreme 3al yamin.

.تاني شارع، ابروم عاليمين (m)

.تاني شارع، ابرمي عاليمين (f)

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Can I pet your cat?" is written using the Latin script as: (m) Fine 2ehtem bi 2ebsayntak? (f) Fine 2ehtem bi 2absayntik? Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 فيني اهتم بابسينتك؟ (m)

فيني اهتم بابسينتيك؟ (f)

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In Lebanese Arabic, "You're a friend" is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2enta sadi2 (f) 2ente sadi2a Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

انت صديق (m)

انتي صديقة (f)

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In Lebanese Arabic, "Late" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: M2akhar Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

مأخر

(Editor's note: In Lebanese Arabic, Late, as in someone or something that is going to arrive or has arrived later than expected, and Late, as in the time of evening, are both the same words: M2akhar / مأخر.)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Don't be late." Ma tet2akhar.

.ما تتأخر

  "Let's not be late." Khalina manet2akhar.

.خلينا ما نتأخر

  "He is late." Huwe m2akhar.

.هو مأخر

  "She is late." Hiye m2akhre.

.هي مأخرة

  "The order is late." 2al talabiye m2akhra.

.الطلبية مأخرة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Late” (overdue) in Tunisian Arabic “Late” (overdue) in Greek "Late" (past) (overdue) in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "I think" is written using the Latin script as: Ba3te2id Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بعتقد

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I think so." Ba3te2id hal shi.

.بعتقد هالشي

  "I think the game is at 8pm tonight." Ba3te2id 2al mubarat 2al layle se3a tmene.

.بعتقد المباراة الليلة الساعة تمانة

  "I think it's about 4pm right now." Ba3te2id hala2 2al se3a hawaley 2arb3a ba3d 2al deher.

.بعتقد هلأ الساعة حوالي اربعة بعد الضهر

  "I think we need to go left here." Ba3te2id lezim nrouh yamin hon.

.بعتقد لازم نروح يمين هون

  "I think the scissors are in this drawer." Ba3te2id 2al m2as bel jarour.

.بعتقد المقص بالجارور

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Cheaper" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: 2arkhas Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أرخص

In Lebanese Arabic, "Cheapest" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: 2al 2arkhas Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 الأرخص

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "What flight is cheaper?" 2aya rehle 2arkhas?

أية رحلة أرخص؟

  "This flight is cheaper." Hal rehle 2arkhas.

.هالرحلة أرخص

  "This is the cheapest flight." Hayde 2arkhas rehle.

.هيدي أرخص رحلة

  "This rental car company offers cheaper rates." Hal sherke la 2ajar 2al siyara bi2adim 2as3ar 2arkhas.

.هالشركة لأجار السيارات بقدم اسعار أرخص

  "This restaurant is a bit cheaper than the one last night." Hal mat3am 2arkhas shway men 2al mat3am taba3 2emberih.

.هالمطعم أرخص شواي من المطعم تبع مبارح

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Park" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Sef (f) Sefe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

صف (m)

صفي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Parks" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yisef (f) Tsef Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يصف (m)

تصف (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Parking" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambisef (f) 3ambetsef Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيصف (m)

عمبتصف (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Parked" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Saf (f) Safit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

صف (m)

 صفت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'll park here." Rah sef hon.

.رح صف هون

  "She is parking the car." 3ambetsef 2al siyara.

.عمبتصف السيارة

  "Where did you park?" (m) Wen sefet? (f) Wen sefeyte?

وين صفيت؟ (m)

وين صفيتي؟ (f)

  "Don't park here." (m) Matsef hon. (f) Matsefe hon.

.ما تصف هون (m)

.ما تصفي هون (f)

  "Do you have to pay to park here?" (m) Lezem tedfa3 latsef 2al siyara? (f) Lezem tedfa3e latsefe 2al siyara?

 لازم تدفع لتصف السيارة؟ (m)

 لازم تدفعي لتصفي السيارة؟ (f)

 

These words in other Arabic dialects

“Park”, “Parks”, “Parking”, “Parked” (verbs) in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "I've returned" is written using the Latin script as: 2ana rja3et Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

انا رجعت

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I've returned home." 2ana rja3et 3albet.

.انا رجعت علبيت

  "I've returned to Lebanon." 2ana rja3et 3a Lebnen.

.انا رجعت عا لبنان

  "I've returned to the apartment." 2ana rja3et 3al she2a.

.انا رجعت علشقة

  "I've returned to the park." 2ana rja3et 3al hadi2a 2al 3ame.

.انا رجعت عالحديقة العامة

  "I've returned to the restaurant." 2ana rja3et 3al mat3am.

.انا رجعت عالمطعم

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Halfway" is written using the Latin script as: Belnes Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بالنص

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'm halfway through the jar of honey." 2ana bines mertben 2al 3asal.

.انا بنص مرطبان العسل

  "I'm halfway through the jog." 2ana rakadet nes 2al masefe.

.انا ركضت نص المسافة

  "Our flight is about halfway there." Nahna serne bines 2al rehle.

.نحنا صرنا بنص الرحلة

  "We're halfway through our vacation." Nahna bines 2al 3atle.

.نحنا بنص العطلة

  "I'm halfway through this excellent book." 2ana wselet lanes halkteb 2al 3azim.

.انا وصلت لنص هالكتاب العظيم

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Expensive" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Ghali Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

غالي

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "This rental car is expensive." Hal siyara 2al 2ajae ghale.

.هالسيارة الأجار غالي

  "That is an expensive house." Hal bet ghale.

.هالبيت غالي

  "How expensive is it?" 2adesh ghale?

اديش غالي؟

  "That's really expensive." 3an jad ghale.

.عن جد غالي

  "That's not too expensive." Mesh ktir ghale.

.مش كتير غالي

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Where is the washroom?" is written using the Latin script as: Wen 2al twalet? Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

وين التواليت؟

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In Lebanese Arabic, "Can I pet your dog?" is written using the Latin script as: (m) Fine 2ehtem bi kalbak? (f) Fine 2ehtem bi kalbik? Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

فيني اهتم بكلبك؟ (m)

فيني اهتم بكلبيك؟ (f)

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In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Can I pet your dog?” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Flick" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Zet (f) Zette Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

زت (m)

زتي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Flicks" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yizet (f) Tzet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يزت (m)

 تزت (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Flicking" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambizet (f) 3ambetzet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عبيزت (m)

عمبتزت (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Flicked" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Zat (f) Zatit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 زت (m)

 زتت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The boy flicked something at his sister." 2al sabe zet shi 3ala 2ekhto.

.الصبي زت شي على اختو

  "The sister flicked food back at her brother." 2al 2ekhet raja3et zatet 2akel 3ala khaye.

.الأخت رجعت زتت اكل على خيا

  "Don't flick that." (m) Ma tzet hayda. (f) Ma tzete hayda.

 .ما تزت هيدا (m)

 .ما تزتي هيدي (f)

  "What did you flick?" (m) Shou zetet? (f) Shou zetete?

 شو زتيت؟ (m)

 شو زتيتي؟ (f)

  "The kids flicked food at each other at the table." 2al 2awled zato 2akel 3ala ba3don 3al tawle.

.الاولاد زتو أكل على بعضون عالطاولة

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Tap" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2en2ur (f) 2en2ure Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

انقر (m)

انقري (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Taps" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yen2ur (f) Ten2ur Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ينقر (m)

 تنقر (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Tapping" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyen2ur (f) 3ambten2ur Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبينقر (m)

عمبتنقر (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Tapped" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Na2ar (f) Na2arit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

نقر (m)

نقرت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "What is that tapping sound?" Shou hal sawt 2al na2er?

شو هالصوت النقر؟

  "She tapped her fingers on the desk." Na2arit bi 2asabi3a 3ala 2al tawle.

.نقرت بأصابيعا على الطاولة

  "Tap Dad on the shoulder." 2en2are 2al baba 3ala ketfo.

.انقري البابا على كتفو

  "I'm not hearing any tapping sound anymore." Ma3ambesma3 ba2a sawt na2er.

.ما عمبسمع بقا صوت نقر

  "I will tap him on the shoulder." Rah 2en2ro 3ala ketfo.

.رح انقرو على كتفو

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Put on" (the verb, in the future tense) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2elbos (f) 2elbese Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

البس (m)

البسي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Puts on" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yelbos (f) Telbos Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 يلبس (m)

  تلبس (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Putting on" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyelbos (f) 3ambtelbos Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيلبس (m)

عمبتلبس (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Put on" (the verb, in the past tense) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Labas (f) Labasit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

لبس (m)

  لبست (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'm going to put on clothes." Rah 2elbos tyeb.

.رح البس تياب

  "He's putting on clothes." 3ambyelbos tyeb.

.عمبيلبس تياب

  "I'm going to put on a jacket." Rah 2elbos jacket.

.رح البس جاكيت

  "They put on some music." Hato mousi2a.

.حطو موسيقى

  "I put on running shoes for the walk." 2elbeset spadrin lal mashe.

.البست سبادرين للمشي

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Meeting" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: 2ejtime3 Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

إجتماع

In Lebanese Arabic, "Meetings" (the noun) is written using the Latin script as: 2ejtime3et Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 إجتماعات

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The meeting is at 4pm on Friday." 2al 2ejtime3 nhar 2al jem3a se3a 2arb3a.

.ألإجتماع نحار ألاحد سيعا أربعا

  "I have a lot of meetings tomorrow." 3ande ktir 2ejtime3et bukra.

.عندي كتير  إجتماعات بوكرا

  "Work meeting." 2ejtime3 sheghel.

.إجتماع شغل

  "When is the meeting?" 2amtin 2al 2ejtime3?

أمتين ألإجتماع؟

  "That was a good meeting." Kenit 2ejtime3 mnnih.

.كانيت إجتماع منيح

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Do you need...?" is written using the Latin script as: (m) Bet3ouz...? (f) Bet3ouze...? Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بتعوز...؟ (m)

بتعوزي...؟ (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Do you need it?" (m) Bet3ouz? (f) Bet3ouze?

بتعوز؟ (m)

بتعوزي؟ (f)

  "Do you need more water?" (m) Bet3ouz ba3ad may? (f) Bet3ouze ba3ad may?

بتعوز بعد ماي؟ (m)

بتعوزي بعد ماي؟ (f)

"Do you need your phone?" (m) Bet3ouz telephonak? (f) Bet3ouze telephonik?

بتعوز تلفونك؟ (m)

بتعوزي تلفونك؟ (f)

  "Do you need more food?" (m) Bet3ouz ba3ad 2akel? (f) Bet3ouze ba3ad 2akel?

 بتعوز بعد اكل؟ (m)

 بتعوزي بعد اكل؟ (f)

  "Do you need to leave for the airport soon?" (m) Bet3ouz trouh 3al matar 2ariban? (f) Bet3ouze trouhe 3al matar 2ariban?

بتعوز تروح عالمطار قريبًا؟ (m)

بتعوزي تروحي عالمطار قريبًا؟ (f)

 

This phrase in other Arabic dialects

“Do you need…?” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Cheap" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: 2erkhis Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أرخيس

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The flight was cheap." 2al rehle kenit 2erkhis.

.ألرحلي كانيت رخيس

  "I found a cheap flight." 2elit rehle 2erkhis.

.ألقيت رحلي أرخيس

  "These jeans were cheap." 2al jeans keno 2erkhis.

.كانو أرخيس jeansأل

  "The meal was cheap but good." 2al 2akel kenit 2erkhis bas tayib.

.ألاكل كانيت أرخيس بس تيب

  "The shwarma was cheap but good." 2al shawarma kenit 2erkhis bas tayib.

.الشورما كانيت أرخيس بس تيب

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "You don't need..." is written using the Latin script as: (m) Mabet3ouz... (f) Mabet3ouze... Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

...مبتعوز (m)

...مبتعوزي (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "You don't need it." (m) Mabet3ouza. (f) Mabet3ouziya.

.مبتعوزا (m)

.مبتعوزيا (f)

  "You don't have your wallet. I'm going to pay." (m) Ma3andak portmone taba3ak. 2ana bedfa3. (f) Ma3andik portmone taba3ak. 2ana bedfa3.

 .معندك بورتموني تبعك. انا بدفع (m)

 .معنديك بورتموني تبعيك. انا بدفع (f)

  "You don't need to call the carpenter. I already called." (m) Malzoume talfin 2al najar. 2ana talfanto. (f) Malzoume talfne 2al najar. 2ana talfanta.

 .مالزومي تلفين النجار. أنا تلفنتو (m)

 .مالزومي تلفيني النجار. أنا تلفنتا (f)

  "You don't need to take out the garbage. I took it out earlier." (m) Malzoume tekeb 2al zbele. 2ana kabayta. (f) Malzoume tekebe 2al zbele. 2ana kabayta.

.مالزومي تكب ألزبيلي. أنا كبيتي (m)

.مالزومي تكبي ألزبيلي. أنا كبيتي (f)

  "You don't need to come home too early if you don't want." (m) Malzoume teje 3al bet bakir 2eza mabadak. (f) Malzoume teje 3al bet bakir 2eza mabadik.

.مالزومي تجي عالبيت بكير أزا مبدك (m)

.مالزومي تجي عالبيت بكير أزا مبديك (f)

 

This phrase in other Arabic dialects

“You don’t need…” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Bend" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2elwe (f) 2elwit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

الوي (m)

الوي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Bends" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yelwe (f) Telwe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يلوي (m)

 تلوي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Bending" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyelwe (f) 3ambtelwe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيلوي (m)

عمبتلوي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Bent" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Lawa (f) Lawit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

لوى (m)

لويت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Bend it." (m) 2elwe. (f) 2elwiha.

.الويه (m)

.الويها (f)

  "It bends." Betnalwe.

.بتنلوي

  "Bend it a bit more." (m) 2elwe ba3ad. (f) 2elwiha ba3ad.

.الويه بعد (m)

.الويها بعد (f)

  "This spoon is a bit bent." 2al mal3a2a law2e.

.الملعقة لوقة

  "I'll see if I can bend it back." Rah shouf 2eza be2dar jelesa.

 .رح شوف اذا بقدر جلسا

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Straighten" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Zabit (f) Zabte Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

زبط (m)

زبطي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Straightens" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yizabit (f) Tzabit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يزبط (m)

تزبط (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Straightening" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambizabit (f) 3ambetzabit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيزبط (m)

عمبتزبط (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Straightened" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Zabat (f) Zabatit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

زبط (m)

زبطت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'll straighten the painting on the wall." Rah zabit 2al lawha 3al het.

.رح زبط اللوحة علحيط

  "She straightened her hair." Zabatet sha3erha.

.زبطت شعرها

  "She straightened her child's hair." Zabatet sha3er 2ebna.

.زبطت شعر ابنا

  "We are straightening a couple wall paintings right now." 3amenzabit lawhaten hala2.

.عمنزبط لوحتين علحيط هلأ

  "They straightened their hair in the mirror." Zabato sha3ron bel mreye.

.زبطو شعرون بالمراية

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Temporary" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Mwa2at Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

موقت

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "The store closure is temporary." Teskir 2al mahal mwa2at.

.تسكير المحل موقت

  "Temporary or permanent?" Mwa2at 2aw deyim?

موقت او دايم؟

  "Temporary stay." 2ikame mwa2ate.

.إقامة موقتة

  "Is it temporary?" Mwa2at?

موقت؟

  "The park closure is temporary." Teskir 2al mal3ab mwa2at.

.تسكير الملعب موقت

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Traverse" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2e2ta3 (f) 2e2ta3e Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

اقطع (m)

 اقطعي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Traverses" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Ye2ta3 (f) Te2ta3 Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يقطع (m)

 تقطع (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Traversing" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambye2ta3 (f) 3ambte2ta3 Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيقطع (m)

 عمبتقطع (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Traversed" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2ata3 (f) 2ata3it Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قطع (m)

قطعت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "We traversed well through that rain storm." 2ata3na mnih bayn 2al 3asfe.

.قطعنا منيح بين العاصفة

  "The group of four traversed the mountain well during the hike." Majmou3a men 2arb3a 2at3o mnih 2al jabal mashe.

.مجموعة من أربعة قطعو منيح الجبل مشي

  "The group of people traversed the rapids well." Majmou3a men 2al 2ashkhas 2ata3o 2al mounhadarat.

.مجموعة من الأشخاص قطعو المنحدرات

  "The kiyak traversed the rapids." 2al kyak 2ata3 2al mounhadarat.

.الكاياك قطع المنحدرات

  "The mountain bike traversed the path well." 2al bisiklet 2ata3 2al tari2 mnih.

.البسكلات قطع الطريق منيح

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Guard" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2ehros (f) 2ehrese Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

احرس (m)

 احرسي (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Guards" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yehros (f) Tehros Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 يحرس (m)

 تحرس (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Guarding" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyehros (f) 3ambtehros Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيحرس (m)

عمبتحرس (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Guarded" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Haras (f) Harasit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

حرس (m)

 حرست (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "They are guarding the painting." 3ambyehreso 2al lawha.

.عمبيحرسو اللوحة

  "They are guarding the paintings." 3ambyehreso 2al lawhat.

.عمبيحرسو اللوحات

  "They are guarding the event tents over night." 3ambyehreso khayme 2al mahrajen 2al layle.

.عمبيحرسو خيمة المهرجان الليلة

  "What are they guarding?" Shou 3ambyehreso?

شو عمبيحرسو؟

  "That is a guard." Hayda hares.

.هيدا حارس

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "A little bit" is written using the Latin script as: Netfe Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

نتفي

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "A little bit of onions." Netfet basal.

.نتفيت بصل

  "Only a little bit of onions on the shawarma, please." (m) Bas netfet basal 3al shawerma, 2arjouk. (f) Bas netfet basal 3al shawerma, 2arjouke.

.بس نتفيت بصل على الشاورما، أرجوك (m)

.بس نتفيت بصل على الشاورما، أرجوكي (f)

  "Do you want a little bit of this food?" (m) Badak netfe men hal 2akel? (f) Badik netfe men hal 2akel?

بدك نتفي من هالأكلة؟ (m)

بديك نتفي من هالأكلة؟ (f)

  "Here is a little bit." (m) Het netfe. (f) Hete netfe.

.هات نتفي (m)

.هاتي نتفي (f)

  "I'll arrive in a little bit." Rah 2ousal ba3ad netfe.

.رح أوصل بعد نتفي

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Rent" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2esta2jir (f) 2esta2jre Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أستأجر (m)

 أستأجري (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Rents" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yista2jir (f) Testa2jir Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 يستأجر (m)

  تستأجر (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Renting" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyesta2jir (f) 3ambtesta2jir Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عبيستأجر (m)

 عمبتستأجر (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Rented" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2esta2jar (f) 2esta2jre Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

استأجر (m)

استأجرت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I rent this apartment." 2ana 2esta2jaret hal she2a.

.أنا استأجرت هالشقة

  "How much is the rent?"

2adesh 2al 2ajar?

أديش الأجار؟

  "I will rent it." Rah 2esta2jro.

.رح أستأجرو

  "Let's rent a car." Khalina nesta2jir siyara.

.خلينا نستأجر سيارة

  "We rented this car for a week." 2esta2jarna hal siyara la jem3a.

.استأجرنا هالسيارة لجمعة

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "I don't have..." is written using the Latin script as: Ma ma3e Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ما معي

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I don't have any change on me." Ma ma3e frata.

.ما معي فراطة

  "I don't have the time." Ma ma3e se3a.

.ما معي ساعة

  "I don't have my keys on me." Mfetihe mesh ma3e.

.مفاتيحي مش معي

  "I don't have enough change." Ma ma3e frata kfeye.

.ما معي فراطة كفاية

  "I don't have time to talk now but I can call you back in 30 minutes." (m) Ma ma3e wa2et 2ehke hala2 bas fine 2erja3 2ehkik ba3ad nes se3a. (f) Ma ma3e wa2et 2ehke hala2 bas fine 2erja3 2ehkike ba3ad nes se3a.

.ما معي وقت احكي هلأ بس فيني أرجع احكيك بعد نص ساعة (m)

.ما معي وقت احكي هلأ بس فيني أرجع احكيكي بعد نص ساعة (f)

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“I don’t have” in Egyptian Arabic “I don’t have” in Greek “I don’t have” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "In a bit" (the phrase) is written using the Latin script as: Ba3ad shway Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بعد شواي

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "I'll call you back in a bit." (m) Berja3 behkik ba3ad shway. (f) Berja3 behkike ba3ad shway.

.برجع بحكيك بعد شواي (m)

.برجع بحكيكي بعد شواي (f)

  "I'll be ready in a bit." Rah 2jhoz ba3ad shway.

.رح أجهز بعد شواي

  "I'll arrive in a bit." Rah 2ousal ba3ad shway.

.رح أوصل بعد شواي

  "We'll arrive in a bit." Rah nousal ba3ad shway.

.رح نوصل بعد شواي

  "Our flight will be landing in a bit." Rehletna rah tenzal ba3ad shway.

.رحلتنا رح تنزل بعد شواي

 

Related words in Lebanese Arabic

“Soon” in Lebanese Arabic “Next” in Lebanese Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“In a bit” in Tunisian Arabic “In a bit” in Greek “In a bit” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Watch" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 2ehdar (f) 2ehdare Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

احضر (m)

احضري (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Watches" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Yehdar (f) Tehdar Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

يحضر (m)

تحضر (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Watching" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) 3ambyehdar (f) 3ambtehdar Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

عمبيحضر (m)

 عمبتحضر (f)

In Lebanese Arabic, "Watched" (the verb) is written using the Latin script as: (m) Hedir (f) Hedrit Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 حضر (m)

 حضرت (f)

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "What are your watching?" (m) Shou 3ambtehdar? (f) Shou 3ambtehdare?

شو عمبتحضر؟ (m)

شو عمبتحضري؟ (f)

  "Watch this!" (m) 2ehdar hayda! (f) 2ehdare hayda!

 !احضر هيدا (m)

 !احضري هيدا (f)

  "My husband watches football every Sunday." Jawze byehdar football kel 2ahad.

.جوزي بيحضر فوتبول كل احد

  "I'm done watching the game." Hdered 2al la3be.

.حضرت اللعبة

  "What do you want to watch?" (m) Shou badak tehdar? (f) Shou badik tehdare?

شو بدك تحضر؟ (m)

شو بديك تحضري؟ (f)

 

In Lebanese Arabic, "Old" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: 2adim Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قديم

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "That olive tree is approximately 400 years old!" Hal shajra 2al zaytoun 3amruha 2arb3amit sene!

!هالشجرة الزيتون عمرها تقريبًا أربعمية سنة

  "That building is quite old." Hal bineye adime.

.هالبناية قديمة

  "How old is it?" 2adesh 3amro?

قديش عمرو؟

  "An old man." Rejel kbir bel 3amer.

.رجال كبير بالعمر

  "An old woman." Mara kbire bel 3amer.

.مرا كبيرة بالعمر

 

Related words in Lebanese Arabic

“Young” in Lebanese Arabic “New” in Lebanese Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Old” in Tunisian Arabic “Old” in Greek “Old” in Turkish  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Flight" is written using the Latin script as: Rehle Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

رحلة

In Lebanese Arabic, "Flights" is written using the Latin script as: Rehlet Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

رحلات

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "When is your flight?" (m) 2aymtin rehletak? (f) 2aymtin rehletik?

أيمتن رحلتك؟ (m)

أيمتن رحلتيك؟ (f)

  "Our flight is in two hours." Rehletna ba3ad se3ten.

.رحلتنا بعد ساعتين

  "We have two flights today." 3andna rehelten 2ayl yawm.

.عنا رحلتين اليوم

  "That was a short flight." Kenit rehle 2asir.

.كانت رحلة قصيرة

  "Beirut to Istanbul is a short flight." Men Beirut la Istanbul rehle 2asir.

.من بيروت لإسطنبول رحلة قصيرة

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Flight”, “Flights” in Egyptian Arabic “Flight”, “Flights” in Tunisian Arabic “Flight”, “Flights” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Soft" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Ne3im Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ناعم

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "It is soft." Ne3im.

.ناعم

  "The bread is soft." 2al khebez ne3im.

.الخبز ناعم

  "This is soft bread." Hal khebez ne3im.

.هالخبز ناعم

  "These sheets feel so soft!" 2al sharashif ne3min!

!الشراشف ناعمين

  "The dog's fur feels so soft." Waber 2al kalb ne3im.

.وبر الكلب ناعم

 

This word in other Arabic dialects

“Soft” in Tunisian Arabic  

In Lebanese Arabic, "Permanent" (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as: Deyim Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

دايم

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Examples in sentences or statements

  "Tenure at this university is permanent." 2al fatra bihaljem3a deyme.

.الفترة بهالجامعة دايمة

  "Permanent or temporary?" Deyim 2aw mwa2at?

دايم او موقت؟

  "It is permanent?" Deyim?

دايم؟

  "Will it be permanent?" Rah yikoun deyim?

رح يكون دايم؟

  "This type of adhesive is supposed to be permanent." Hal naw3 men 2al telzi2 mafroud yikoun deyim.

.هالنوع من التلزيق مفروض يكون دايم