“True” in Lebanese Arabic

By Jack J. On May 19, 2023

In Lebanese Arabic, “True” (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as:

Sah

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

صاح

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)

Examples in sentences or statements

“Yes, it’s true.”

Na3am, sah.

.ناعام، صاح

“It’s not true.”

Mano sah.

.مانو صاح

“That isn’t true.”

Hayda mano sah.

.حايدا مانو صاح

“I’ll check if it’s true.”

Rah shouf 2eza sah.

.راح شوف أزا صاح

“I checked online and apparently it’s true.”

Tala3et online 2ou mbayan sah.

.قو مبايان صاح online تالاعت

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“True” in Tunisian Arabic

“True” in Turkish

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Jack J. is a Lebanese citizen who has lived in Lebanon for over 20 years. His favourite Lebanese-based movie is West Beyrouth; his favourite Lebanese food is Fattoush & Hummus; and his favourite place to visit in Lebanon is Zahle. "Zahle is where my grandparents lived," Jack writes of his favourite Lebanese city. "my greatest memories as a child is in Zahle."

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