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Do you understand Egyptian TikTok?
Do you know what fasheikh means? Anyone trying to follow young Egyptians on social media will often fail because of the language. TikTok, rap and chat culture are changing dialects like never before. Some background and examples of slang.
What does لا سِيَّما mean?
لا سيما means above all, specially, in particular, mainly. If you use it, you should know some grammar rules.
How do you say NERD in Arabic?
The English term "nerd" is difficult to translate and should be left untranslated. However, if one insists on a translation: what is "nerd" in Arabic? Let's have a look at various Arabic dialects.
“next week” – How do you say it in Egyptian Arabic?
People who study Egyptian Arabic are often confused when they want to say "next week" or "last week". In fact, there are several options. Let's check them.
How do you say to have in Arabic?
Arabic does not have a verb "to have". Instead, you use constructions with prepositions and adverbs to express the same idea.
How do you say both in Arabic?
In Arabic, there is a special way to express the English word both.
“I have never done that.” How do you say that in Arabic?
قط (qattu) can denote "never" in the Past. What about the word أبدا (abadan)? It is only for the future.
Common mistakes in Arabic and how to avoid them: أبدًا and قَطُّ
Native Arabic speakers make certain mistakes in Arabic. The Arabic word for never is often used in the wrong way.
ما in Egyptian Arabic – is it “what” or “not” or what?
Some expressions in Egyptian Arabic can be very tricky. They are all related to the word ma - ما.
Why is Egyptian Arabic difficult?
Filler expressions make Egyptian Arabic difficult for learners: bass, ya'ny, ba'a - words that don't really change the meaning of the sentence. Here is a list.