“Laughter” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “Laughter” (the noun) is written using the Latin script as:

De7k

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

ضحك

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“The room is full of laughter.”

Al2ouda malyanah bilde7k.

.الاوضه مليانه بالضحك

 
“I can hear her laughter from the kitchen.”

Ana basma3 de7ketha mn almatba5.

.انا بسمع ضحكتها من المطبخ

 
“The children’s laughter brings me joy.”

De7k al2atfal bai5aliny mabsout.

.ضحك الاطفال بيخليني مبسوط

 
“Laughter is the best medicine.”

Alde7k howa a7san 3elag.

.الضحك هو احسن علاج

 
“His laughter is contagious.”

De7ketoh mo3deyah.

.ضحكته معديه

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Laughter” in Lebanese Arabic

“Laughter” in Tunisian Arabic

“Laughter” in Turkish