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Lebanese family gatherings are usually all about food, food, food, and talking. Here are only some of the things you’ll often hear:
1. “Salamto 3al kel?”
Yes, mom. Thanks for making it hella awkward.
2. “Leh ma 7ada 3am yekol?”
Granted, everyone would be knee-deep in all the masheweh.
3. “Da3fen(e) kteer”
4. “Nas7an(e) kteer”
5. “Aymtan 7a nefrak mennik/mennak?”
6. “Aymtan baddik/baddak tetkharaj/e?”
7. “Leh ma min shoufik/shoufak?”
8. “Ma fi 7adan heik heik?”
9. “Kabraneeeeennn”
Surprise! I grew in the past 4 years.
10. “Zakkerne shu bta3mel/bta3mleh”
I’ve told you 45 times, but okay let’s feign interest once again.
11. “Ta3a/ta3e 3teeni bawse”
12. “Ma ma3ik/ma3ak 7a2 jeans mish mkhazza2?”
Good one…
13. “Aymta badna na3mil jam3a 7ilwe?”
Bitch, we’re not even done with this one.
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