“Can you…?” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “Can you…?” (as in the type of phrase that preludes requesting someone to do something) is written using the Latin script as:

Momken…?

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ممكن…؟

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)


 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
Can you pass me the remote?

Momken tnawlny el remote?

ممكن تناولني الريموت ؟

 
Can you cut the cucumber for the salad?

Momken t2t3 el 5yar 3shan el salata?

ممكن تقطع الخيار عشان السلطة ؟

 
Can you open this for me?

Momken tft7ly dy?

ممكن تفتحلي دي؟

 
Can you pick up some eggs from the store on your way home?

Momken tgeb shwyt bed mn el m7l wenta f tre2k lel bet?

ممكن تجيب شوية بيض من المحل وانت في طريقك للبيت ؟

 
Can you close the window, please?

Momken t2fl el shobak, lw sm7t?

ممكن تقفل الشباك لو سمحت ؟

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Can you…?” in Tunisian Arabic

“Can you…?” in Spanish

“Can you…?” in Greek
 

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