Language/Saidi-arabic/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Saidi Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on expressing surprise in Saidi Arabic. Did you know that Saidi Arabic is spoken in Egypt specifically in the southern region known as Upper Egypt? It’s a unique dialect that has persisted for centuries despite the influence of the standard Arabic dialect. Saidi Arabic is known for its lively expressions and colorful vocabulary. So, let’s get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Clothes & Count to 10.
Expressing mild surprise[edit | edit source]
In Saidi Arabic, there are various expressions to convey a state of mild surprise. Below are some examples of phrases that you can use in everyday conversations.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| مفاجئ! | mafagi! | Surprising! |
| والله؟! | wallah?! | Really?! |
| حلوة الصورة! | helwa el sora! | Nice picture! |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: عمومة بتروح الحفلة النهارده (3omoma betroo7 el 7alfadA elnaharda) (General attendance is going to the party today)
- Person 2: والله؟! (wallah?!) (Really?!)
Expressing intense surprise[edit | edit source]
In Saidi Arabic, it is common to use hyperbolic expressions to convey intense surprise. Below are some examples of phrases that you can use in everyday conversations.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| عمري ما شفت كده! | 3omri ma shoft kida! | I have never seen anything like this before! |
| سبحان الله! | subhan Allah! | Glory to God! |
| ولا دا من الخيال! | wala da men elkhayal! | This is unreal! |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: شوفت العربية الجديدة اللي صاحبها هداه ربنا؟ (shoft el 3arabiya el gededa elly sa7boha hadaho Rabbena?) (Have you seen the new car whose owner has been guided by God?)
- Person 2: سبحان الله! (subhan Allah!) (Glory to God!)
Expressing disbelief[edit | edit source]
In Saidi Arabic, sometimes people use disbelief or skepticism to convey surprise. Below are some examples of phrases that you can use in everyday conversations.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| لاممكن! | la mumkin! | That's impossible! |
| ما بصدقش | ma besde'ash | I can't believe it. |
| ولا يمكن حتى بالخيال! | wala yemken hatta belkhayal! | It’s not even possible in our imagination. |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: راحت مصر وزارة الرياضة النجوم (ra7et Masr wazarat el ryada el-nogoom) (The stars of sports went to Egypt's Ministry of Sports)
- Person 2: لاممكن! (la mumkin!) (That's impossible!)
Fun fact[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Saidi Arabic is known for its humor and jokes? Egyptians from different regions of the country find the Saidi dialect entertaining and lighthearted.
Now, you know how to express surprise in Saidi Arabic! To improve your Saidi Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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