Notes of Video “Lame” Make sure to check the video at the bottom of the page!
In Levantine Arabic, there are various colorful expressions to describe someone who might be considered “lame” or uninteresting. These words capture a range of nuances, from being boring to lacking charisma. Let’s explore five such words that are commonly used in everyday conversations in the Levantine region.
كمخ، جلق. غليظ، سميك وما بينبلع
Adjective (m/f) #1
غليظ، غليظة
Sentence
(Arabic)
مش معقول هالبنت شو غليظة
Sentence (Phonetics)
Mish ma32ol hal benet shu ghalizah!
Translation
Unbelievable, this girl is so “lame, annoying”
Adjective (m/f) #2
سميك، سميكة
Sentence
(Arabic)
ما تقولي لجون انو نحنا ضاهرين اليوم، ما بدي اياه يجي معنا، كتير سميك هالصبي
Sentence (Phonetics)
Ma t2olo la John inu ni7na dahreen elyom, ma bade yeh yeje ma3na. Ktir smik hal sabe’.
Translation
Don’t tell John we are going out today, I don’t want him to come with us. Very ‘lame, thick’ guy.
Adjective (m/f) #3
كمخ، وكمخة
Sentence
(Arabic)
فظيعة، شو كمخة هالمخلوقة!
Sentence (Phonetics)
Fazi3ah, shu kemkhah hal makhlo2ah!
Translation
Unbelievable (as ew) really “lame, boring” this creature.
*Creature here is commonly used in positive situations as well.
Adjective (m/f) #4
جلق، وجلقة
Sentence
(Arabic)
بدي اعرف شو حابة فيه هالشب كتير جلق!
Sentence (Phonetics)
Bade a3ref shu habeh fi hal shab, ktir jle2!
Translation
I want to know what she loves about this boy, he is very ‘lame, annoying’.
Adjective (m/f) #5
ما بينبلع، ما بتنبلع
Sentence
(Arabic)
بتحسي جون مهضوم؟ ما بعرف ليش بحسه ما بينبلع
Sentence (Phonetics)
Bit7ese John mahdoum? Ma ba3ref lesh b7esu ma byinbala3
Translation
Do you feel John is nice (funny)? I don’t Why I feel ‘he’s indigestible’
In conclusion, Levantine Arabic offers a rich tapestry of expressions to describe someone who might be considered lame or uninteresting. Words like ممل (Mammel), باهت (Bahet), تافه (Tafeh), مزعج (Muz’ej), and نشيز (Nasheez) each provide a unique shade of meaning, helping to precisely convey various aspects of a person’s dullness or lack of appeal. Understanding these terms not only enriches your vocabulary but also deepens your appreciation for the nuances of Levantine Arabic culture and communication.
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Friendship is built on honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable. Recently, I had to muster the courage to talk to my dear friend about a sensitive issue—her smelly armpits. I approached her with kindness and care because I knew it was affecting her confidence. Sharing this truth was hard, but it strengthened our bond and allowed her to find a solution. Here’s how I navigated that tricky conversation and why it was the right thing to do.
Phonetic Script:
I know a girl who has a bad body odor. Even though her house is neat, her clothes are always clean and tidy. But I don’t know why I always smell that she has a bad armpits odor. I mean it happens with everyone- but I felt I needed to tell her because I don’t want this thing to be harming her and making people avoid her.
A new story shared by you. Let’s talk about it in Arabic.
Look what I told her “my life, I want to tell you something. But I don’t want you to be upset with me. More than once, I smelled a bad odor from your armpits and I Said I wanted to tell you because I don’t want this thing to be harming you.
There is a deodorant that I love and use, and it doesn’t make any body odor at all. If you want, I can send you the link. Also, I had a friend who had the same problem. She did botox and felt so relieved.
Arabic script:
بعرف وحده عندها ريحة جسم مع انه بيتها مرتب وتيابها دائماً نضاف ومرتبين بس ما بعرف ليش اغلب الاحيان بشم عندها ريحة باط انو بتصير مع الكل، بس حسيت لازم خبرها لأن ما بدي هيدا يكون عم يئذيها و يبعد العالم عنها.
قصة جديدة بعتولي ياها خلينا نحكي عنها بالعربي.
ليكوا شو قلت لها، حياتي بدي قلك شي بس ما بدي ياكي تزعلي مني، كذا مرة شميت عندك ريحة باط وقلت بدي قلك لان ما بدي هيدا الشي يكون عم يئذيكي.
في ديو درون ( عطر) بحبها كتير وبستعملها وما بيطلع ريحة أبداً، ازا بدك فيني إبعتلك لينك وكمان عندي كان رفيقة كان عندها ذات المشكله عملت بوتوكس وهلق ارتاحت كتير.
English Translation:
Ba3ref we7deh 3inda ri7et jesem. Ma32inu bayta mratab w tyeba dayman ndaf w mratabeen. Bus ma ba3ref lesh aghlab el-a7yen bshim 3inda ri7et bat. Inu bitser ma3 el-kil. Bus 7aset lezim khabera le2an ma bade hayda shi ykun 3am ye2ziha w yba3ed el-3alam 3ana.
Osha jdidh ba3atoleh yeha khalina ne7ke 3ana bil 3arabe.
Laiko shu eltela. 7ayete bade elik shi bus ma bade yeke tiz3ale mine. Kaza marah shamet 3indek ri7et bat w elit bade elek la2an ma bade hayda shi ykun 3am ye2zike.
Fi deodorant b7eba ktir w bista3mela w ma bitale3 ri7ah abadan. Iza badek fiye eb3atlek el-link. W kamen 3inde ken rfe2ah kan 3inda zet el-meshkleh 3imlit botox w hal2 rte7it ktir.
Notes:
Vocabulary
Masculine
Feminine
Notes (if any)
Neat
Mratab
Mratabeh
This word doesn’t only mean neat. It’s a beautiful adjective to use to describe someone proper and clean as well.
Notes of Video “Words that you can use in English or French”.
In daily conversations, many Arabic speakers often use English or French words to sound more fluent and modern. This blending of languages, called code-switching, is especially common among the younger generation and in urban areas. Here are ten examples of such words frequently used instead of their Arabic counterparts. Understanding these can help you sound more like a native speaker. Let’s explore these words and their context in everyday Arabic. Incorporating these foreign terms into your speech can enhance communication and make interactions smoother.
Phonetic Script:
3inde telmiz na7feh w moser yo7faz kil kelmeh bil 3arabe. W seret ayletlo alef marah mish kil kilmeh bil 3arabeh lezim titarjam. Khastan iza badak te7ke mitel el-natives.
Masalan:
Asenseur mish mis3ad
Escalator mish daraj kahroba2e
Computer mish 7asoub
Credit card mish bita2et e2timen
Cellulaire mish jawal
Package mish tared
Autostrade mish tare2 el-sari3
Rond point mish douwwar
Bus mish hafilah
Gateaux mish kaleb el-halwah
Arabic script:
عندي تلميذ نهفة ومصر يحفظ كل كلمة بالعربي. و صرت أيلتلو ألف مرة مش كل كلمة بالعربي لازم تترجم. خاصةً إذا بدك تحكي متل natives.
مثلاً
أسونسير مش مصعد
أسكيلتر مش درج الكهربائي.
الكمبيوتر مش الحاسوب.
الكريدت كارد مش بطاقة إئتمان.
السلولار مش جوال.
الباكيج مش الطرد.
اوتستراد مش طريق السريع.
الرنبوان مش الدوار.
الباص مش الحافلة.
و الغاتو مش قالب الحلوة.
English Translation:
I have a very funny student who tends to memorize every word in Arabic and I have told him a million times that not every word in Arabic needs to be translated, especially if you want to sound like the natives.
Welcome to our blog! Today, we’re going to learn the names of body parts in Arabic. This guide is perfect for anyone curious about Arabic or wanting to expand their vocabulary.
Arabic is a beautiful and rich language. By learning the words for different body parts, you’ll not only improve your language skills but also gain a deeper understanding of another culture.
By now, you know how much I love teaching you new things, especially Arabic expressions. In this post, we’ll explore some daily Arabic phrases that include body part words.
We’ll go from head to toe, covering all the basics. Ready to start learning? Let’s dive in!
Arabic Expression
Literal Meaning
Definition
3ala rase’ / على راسي
On my head
You are welcome/ You got it
Min 3youne / من عيوني
From my eyes
Of course my pleasure
Min timak la bweb el-samah /من تمك لأبواب السماء
From your mouth to the doors of the sky
May your wishes come true
Toli3 el-sha3er 3ala el-seneh / طلع الشعر ع لساني
Hair grew on my tongue
When someone doesn’t listen to you
Yale’ fee saleh ta7et batou btin3aru / يلي في سلة تحت باطه بتنعره
Whoever has a basket under their armpit will punch them
A person who feels offended will be offended
La ejre’ / اجري
To my leg
I don’t care
Salem Dayetek/ak / سلم دياتِك
Bless your hands
Thank you especially when someone cooks for you or gets you a gift.
