13 Phrases You’ll Always Hear At A Lebanese Family Gathering

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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