“Candle wax” in Egyptian Arabic

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

(m) Sham3

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 شمع (m)

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
Candle wax dripped on the table.

Feh sham3 na22at 3al tarabeza.

.فيه شمع نقط عالطرابيزة

 
She melted candle wax for crafts.

Hya sy7t sham3 lel 7agat el ydwya.

.هي سيحت شمع للحاجات اليدوية

 
The candle wax hardened.

El sham3 neshef.

.الشمع نشف

 
He cleaned up the candle wax.

Hwa naddaf el sham3.

.هو نضف الشمع

 
The candle wax is scented.

El sham3 b re7a.

.الشمع بريحة

 

Related words in Egyptian Arabic

“Candle”, “Candles” in Egyptian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Candle wax” in Lebanese Arabic

“Candle wax” in Tunisian Arabic

“Candle wax” in Turkish
 

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