17 Things Your Lebanese Parents Say And What They Mean

Sometimes talking to your parents is a lot like decoding. They never say what they REALLY mean, but it’s up to you to figure that out.

1. “Nshallah”

What it really means: Never in a million years.

2. “Menshuf”

What it really means: Ma tehlame fiya.

3. “Ok”

What it really means: Kele khara

4. “Mashghoole shi?”

What it really means: Oome n2bere se3deene bel beit.

5. “Mnehke”

What it really means: HAHA no.

6. “S2ale emmik/bayik”

What it really means: La2.

7. “Badda tshatte bokra”

What it really means: Mafi tedhare la mahal.

8. “Ma tet2akhare”

What it really means: Eza ma betkoone bel beit abel 7 betshufe.

9. “Shu badkon teklo?”

What it really means: Ha 2a3mol mjaddara shu ma tjewbo.

10. “La wein rayeh?”

What it really means: You’re not going anywhere.

11. “Lesh hatta make up?”

What it really means: Meen el shab?

12. “Elle eza 3ayez masare”

What it really means: Kes emmak le2e sheghel ya hmar.

13. “Shu elte?”

What it really means: Badde edbok b ni3ik if you talk back.

14. “Ma shta2to la teta?”

What it really means: N2ebro zouro setkon

15. “Rou7o nbosto, 3melo shu mabadkon”

What it really means: Don’t. you. dare.

16. “Shefto 7ada darab bil siyara?”

What it really means: They know you hit the car.

17. “Khay hala2 mna3mil ghada bil weekend”

What it really means: Don’t even think about making plans with your friends.

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