“On” (adjective) in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “On” (the adjective, in the singular form) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) Sh3’al

(f) Sh3’ala

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شغال (m)

شغالة (f)

In Egyptian Arabic, “On” (the adjective, in the plural form) is written using the Latin script as:

Sh3’ala

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

شغالة

Listen to these three words pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“She left the lights on.”

Hya sabt el nor sh3’al.

.هي سابت النور شغال

 
“The TV is on.”

El telefzyon sh3’al.

.التلفزيون شغال

 
“The music is on at the party.”

El mazika sh3’ala fel 7afla.

.المزيكا شغالة في الحفلة

 
“We kept the air conditioner on all night.”

E7na sbna el takyeef sh3’al tol el lel.

.احنا سبنا التكييف شغال طول الليل

 
“Is the washing machine on?”

Hya el 3’sala sh3’ala?

هي الغسالة شغالة ؟

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“On” (adjective) in Lebanese Arabic

“On” (adjective) in Tunisian Arabic

“On” (adjective) in Greek