“Table”, “Tables” (nouns) in Egyptian Arabic

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

(m) Tarabeza

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

طرابيزة (m)

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

Tarabezat

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

طرابيزات

(Editor’s note: An interesting observation — Tarabeza / طرابيزة is remarkably similar to the Greek word for “Table” — Trapezi / Τραπέζι.)

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“A table for two, please.”

Tarabiza lfardin, b3d 2znk.

.طرابيزة لفردين، بعد اذنك

 
“Where’s our table?”

Fen tarabiztna?

فين طرابيزتنا؟

 
“Your table is here.”

Tarabiztk henak.

.طرابيزتك هناك

 
“This table is reserved.”

Al tarabiza dy ma7goza.

.الطرابيزه دي محجوزه

 
“These tables seem sturdy.”

Al tarabiza dy 4aklaha matin.

.الطرابيزه دي شكلها متين

 

Related words & terms in Egyptian Arabic

“Chair”, “Chairs” (nouns) in Egyptian Arabic

“Dining room table”, “Dining room tables” in Egyptian Arabic

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Table”, “Tables” (nouns) in Lebanese Arabic

“Table”, “Tables” (nouns) in Tunisian Arabic

“Table”, “Tables” (nouns) in Turkish