How to say “can” in Palestinian Arabic
You have 2 to choose from; the shades of meaning are in each card. Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.
عِلْبِة
tin · can · box
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مُمْكِن
advmaybe · possible · can · may
feminine mumkine
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In a sentence
is-salle 'atqal min il-3ilbe.
السَّلِّة أَتْقَل مِن العِلْبِة.
The basket is heavier than the box.
ghaTa il-3ilbe wisekh shwayy.
غَطا العِلْبِة وِسِخ شْوَيّ.
The lid of the box is a bit dirty.
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