How to say “sack” in Palestinian Arabic

The word is kees (كِيس). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.

كِيس

noun

bag · sack

plural kyaas

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In a sentence

ishtareet kees ruzz u-khalleet il-waSel bil-malaff.

اشْتَرَيْت كِيس رُزّ وَخَلَّيْت الوَصْل بِالمَلَفّ.

I bought a bag of rice and kept the receipt in the file.

بِدِّي كِيس كْبِير، مِن فَضْلَك.

I want a big bag, please.

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