“Late” (overdue) in Lebanese Arabic

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