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Speaking Egyptian Arabic is more fun and interactive if you use expressions and proverbs in conversation. Here we list commonly used expressions with an explanation on how to use them and pronunciation (audio).

What does the Arabic expression ‘العين بصيرة والإيد قصيرة’ mean?

24 Mar
العين بصيرة والايد قصيرة
If you have heard someone using this expression, you may have noticed that along with the Arabic words, come the physical movements and voice tonality which indicate that the speaker feels sorry or helpless. So perhaps you understood the words: eye, ... Read more »

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Spoken Arabic proverb to say ‘to each his own’

12 Mar
كل واحد ينام على الجنب اللي يريحه
Often when you are in a discussion with someone, you may end up having different opinions on the topic. So how would you end the discussion in a semi-friendly manner in Arabic? Apart from not losing your smiles, you can ... Read more »

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Meaning of the Egyptian proverb ‘الدنيا دواره’

10 Mar
الدنيا دوارة
Many people believe that this proverb is the Arabic equivalent of "What goes around comes around". However, this is not exactly right. Unlike the Karma concept, this Egyptian expression doesn't state that someone's life is determined by their actions (if ... Read more »

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How to say ‘Take it or leave it’ in Egyptian Arabic

7 Mar
بين البايع والشاري يفتح الله
This is an Egyptian expression to use on the market, when you are buying or selling stuff. You tell the seller (or buyer) "I want it at this price, take it or leave it!"   Expression in Arabic: بين البايع والشاري يفتح الله ... Read more »

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