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How to say “country” 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.

بَلَد

noun

town · country

plural blaad

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dawle

دَوْلَة

state · country

plural duwalregister educated

In a sentence

is-sur3a khaTeere fi l-balad.

السُّرْعَة خَطِيرِة فِي الْبَلَد.

Speed is dangerous in town.

il-7aades Saar fi wasT il-balad.

الحادِس صار في وَسْط البَلَد.

The accident happened in the middle of town.

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