How to say “work” in Palestinian Arabic

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

اشْتَغَل

verb

to work · to operate

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In a sentence

ishtaghal 'akhooy fi d-dukkaan zamaan.

اِشْتَغَل أَخُوي فِي الدُّكَّان زَمَان.

My brother worked in the shop long ago.

ma tistaslem bsur3a, ishtighel aktar.

ما تِسْتَسْلِم بِسُرْعة، اشْتِغِل أَكْتَر.

Don't give up quickly, work more.

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