“Close” (distance) (adjective) in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, "Close" (the adjective, in the context of distance, in the singular form) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) 2oryb

(f) 2oryba

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 قريب (m)

قريبة  (f)

In Egyptian Arabic, "Close" (in the plural form) is written using the Latin script as:

2oryba

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قريبة

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
"The store is close to my house."

El store 2oryb mn bety.

.الستور قريب من بيتي

 
"He stood close to the door."

Hwa w2f 2oryb mn el bab.

.هو وقف قريب من الباب

 
"The beach is very close."

El shat 2oryb awy.

.الشط قريب أوي

 
"We live close to the city."

E7na 3ayshen 2oryb mn el madina.

.إحنا عايشين قريب من المدينة

 
"Our hotel is close to the airport.​"

El hotel bta3na 2oryb mn el mtar.

.الأوتيل بتاعنا قريب من ال المطار

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

"Close" (adjective) in Lebanese Arabic

"Close" (adjective) in Tunisian Arabic

"Close" (distance) (adjective) in Turkish