Today we are back with Egyptian Arabic Conversation 16.
In each Conversations post, we will provide you with:
- a screenshot from an actual conversation between two Egyptians
- the translation of each line of text, including English, Franco and Arabic script
- context on the conversation and further explanation
We think learning Egyptian Arabic from actual, authentic conversations between Egyptians is both fun and effective. We hope you like it too!
But first, an important announcement…
Egyptian Arabic Conversation 16: Send Location
As always, we will start out with a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation in Egyptian Arabic.
The conversation is in Franco, but we put the actual Arabic below.
Before getting started with this Conversations post, be sure to check out our post on writing in Franco Arabic.
Egyptian Arabic Conversation 16: Translation
One note before we get started – this is a conversation between a man and a woman.
Pay attention to the verb conjugations.
Happy Valentines Day my love. : kol sana w enta tayb ya 7abiby.
.كل سنة وانت طيب يا حبيبي
You too my love, did you sleep well? : w enty tayba ya 7abibty, nemty kwaiss?
وانتي طيبة يا حبيبتي، نمتي كويس؟
Yes very, and you? : Ah awy, w enta?
اه قوي، وانت؟
Half half, I wanted to sleep more, but I have work. : nos nos, kan nefsi anam aktar bas 3andi shogl.
.نص نص، كان نفسي انام اكتر بس عندي شغل
God be with you, if you weren’t at work, where would you wish to be? : rbna ma3ak, law makontsh f elshogl, kan nefsak tkon fen?
ربنا معاك، لو مكنتش في الشغل، كان نفسك تكون فين؟
Anywhere you are at, send location. : ay makan el enti feh, eb3ati location.
.اي مكان انتي فيه، ابعتي لوكيشن
Hahaha, liar, but seriously, I also wanted you with me. : hahah ay kalam, bas bgad ana kanan kan nefsi tb2a ma3ia.
.هاهاها اي كلام، بس بجد انا كمان كان نفسي تبقى معايا
Egyptian Arabic Conversation 16: Important Vocabulary
Happy Valentines Day. : kol sana w enta tayb.
.كل سنة وانت طيب
This technically can be used for just about any holiday.
Kol sena w enta tayb / enti tayba is super common.
My love. : 7abiby.
.حبيبي
Another super common Egyptian Arabic word.
Use this word basically like “sweetheart.”
Did you (fem.) sleep well? : Nemty kwaiss?
نمتي كويس؟
A good question to know how to say.
Half half. : nos nos.
.نص نص
This literally means “half half”, but it’s a common way to say “not so great.”
God be with you. : rbna ma3ak.
ربنا معاك
A common way to express sympathy for someone.
Send location. : eb3ati location.
. ابعتي لوكيشن
This is basically the guy flirting.
Also a common thing to hear when ordering an Uber and talking to the driver. 🙂
Hahaha, liar. hahah ay kalam.
.هاهاها اي كلام
Ay kalam means “nonsense” or “bullshit”.
It’s also a way to say “you are lying” in a joking way.
Context + Further Explanation
Egyptians love Valentine’s Day, even though it’s not an official holiday.
And, fun fact – there are two different days for Valentine’s Day in Egypt!
One last point – Egyptians have a great sense of humor, If you are on Facebook, expect to see some funny Valentine’s Day memes and jokes circulating online.
(It helps if you understand Arabic so you can laugh along!)
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Happy learning,
Cleo Lingo
