Tuesday, 24 March 2015

lazim kalima al arabi - I want to speak in arabic

Monday, 23 March 2015

 Global Arabic Terms

courtesy : learnkuwaiti.com (youtube channel)


Hammam (emphasis on the H) = Toilet

Bayt = House

Dhireesha = window

Shokran = thank you

Aaffwan = you're welcome

lau samaHt (eoH) = please (excuse me)

lo samaHt = kuwaiti version

maHel = shop or place

Kebeer = big

seghiir = small (the GH part is guttural)

qalb = heart (the Q is guttural)
kuwaiti pronounciation = galb
egyptian/syrian = aalb

agool is kuwaiti version for speak
aaool in egyptian

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

I need your help with this


9dec15: This is definitely a difficult one for nonArab expats.

I've been given an easier version to convey

Come and help me 
Male : تعا / تعال ساعدني
Ta'a / ta'al saedni 
Female : تعي / تعالي ساعديني
Ta'ee / Ta'alee Saedeenee 

What is the arabic word for