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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 3ala khalto Samira?”
Yes, mom. Thanks for making it hella awkward.
2. “Lesh ma 7ada 3am yekol?”
Granted, everyone is usually knee-deep in all the hummus.
3. “Da3fen/e kteer”
4. “Sar 3endak/ik khdood!”
Another way to say “Nas7an/e”.
5. “Aymtan 7a nefrah mennik/mennak?”
Can I enjoy my wara2 3enab in peace?
6. “Shu 3amel ekhtisas?”
Doctor/engineer/lawyer/architect is the only right answer.
7. “Leh ma min shoufik/shoufak?”
8. “T3arrafet 3a shi hada hek hek bel jem3a?”
9. “Smalla shu kabraneen!”
Surprise! I grew in the past 4 years.
10. “Zakkerne shu bta3mel/bta3mle”
I’ve told you 45 times, but okay let’s feign interest once again.
11. “Ta3a/ta3e 3teeni bawse”
12. “Ahlik ma 3endon masare yjeebo jeans manno mkhazza2?”
Good one…
13. “Aymta badna na3mil jam3a 7ilwe?”
Bitch, we’re not even done with this one.
14. *argue about politics*
I think I’d rather just enjoy the food…