Tunisian Arabic

“Okay” in Tunisian Arabic

By Samar H.

In Tunisian Arabic, “Okay” is written using the Latin script as:

Behi

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

باهي

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)


 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“Okay, sounds good.”

Behi, mriguel.

.باهي، مريقل

 
“Okay, see you then.”

Behi, narak wa9tha.

.باهي، نراك وقتها 

 
“Okay, see you at 8pm.”

Behi, narak e thmanya mta3 la3chia.

.باهي، نراك الثمنية متع العشية

 
“Okay, I’ll call them now.”

Behi, taw nkalamhom taw.

.باهي، تو نكلمهم تو

 
“Okay, I’ll be right back.”

Behi, ani bch narja3.

.باهي، اني باش نرجع

 

This word in other Arabic dialects

“Okay” in Lebanese Arabic

“Okay” in Egyptian Arabic
 

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Samar H. is a Tunisian citizen who has lived in Tunisia for over 20 years. Her favourite Tunisian food is Kosksi bel hout (Known as Mar9a sfe9sia in Sfax); her favourite Tunisian-based TV series is Choufli hal; and her favourite place to visit in Tunisia is Kelibia because, "it is a quiet place with lovely beaches and welcoming people."

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