“To” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “To” is written using the Latin script as:

Ly

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

لي

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Examples in sentences or statements

“Let’s go to that cafe.”

Yala nro7 lilcafe dh.

.يلا نروح للكافيه ده

“He’s going to their house.”

Howa raye7 libiet bta3hom.

.هو رايح للبيت بتاعهم

“Where are the kids off to?”

Alatfal ra7o ly fien?

الاطفال راحوا لي فين؟

“I wasn’t invited to the party.”

Ana mt3azmte4 lil7aflah.

.انا متعزمتش للحفلة

“I’m going to work.”

Ana raye7 al4o8l.

.انا رايح الشغل

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“To” in Lebanese Arabic

“To” in Tunisian Arabic

“To” in Greek