{"id":34118,"date":"2014-07-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/34118\/ten-arabic-phrases-that-dont-have-a-direct-english-translation"},"modified":"2023-05-08T08:35:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T08:35:19","slug":"ten-arabic-phrases-that-dont-have-a-direct-english-translation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/34118\/ten-arabic-phrases-that-dont-have-a-direct-english-translation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Arabic Phrases That Don&#8217;t Have a Direct English Translation"},"content":{"rendered":"Arabic is one of the most artistic and complex languages in the world. In fact, some of its words and phrases are so lush with imagery and meaning that they bear no equivalent in any other language. Nuances and undertones inevitably get lost in translation, and rich idiomatic expressions are butchered all together. <br \/>  <br \/>  Join me on a linguistic tour of Arabic\u2019s most untranslatable and lyrical words, expressions, and sayings. Don\u2019t tire yourself trying to unravel them to a non-speaker\u2014just have pride in being part of something precious! <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>1. <i>Yo2borneh<\/i> or <i>to2brineh<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/34118.png\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/love\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Literally, it means \u201cyou bury me,\u201d and the first thought that springs to mind is deeply troubling. But the connotative punch this word packs is absolutely beautiful. You love someone so much that you can\u2019t imagine a life without them, and you\u2019re hoping you pass away first. Chillingly endearing. <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>2. <i>Trabi7 jmeeleh<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/34118-1.png\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/bullshit\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  This is quite easily the tramp stamp of every true Lebanese. You render a favor unto someone, but rather than doing it out of the goodness of your heart, you remind the recipient of it as soon as you either need a favor in return or, more heinously, to blackmail them. It\u2019s like keeping a tally of your deeds and exploiting them as leverage whenever the occasion lends itself.  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>3. <i>Inshallah<\/i> or <i>Nchalla<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tumblr.com\/tumblr_lxa81zUPHn1r0phy2o1_500.gif\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/hope\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Many Arabic speakers shy away from the firm \u201cyes\u201d all together and opt for this word, which literally means \u201cGod willing.\u201d <br \/>  <br \/>  Are you coming tonight? <i>Inshallah<\/i>.<br \/>  Did you pass your exam? <i>Inshallah<\/i>.<br \/>  Will you ever marry me? <i>Inshallah<\/i>. (If you hear this, drop him\/her in and run!)<br \/>  <br \/>  It\u2019s an effective tool to buy you out of any guarantees and hold you scot-free in case things don\u2019t go as planned. Never strike a bargain with \u201c<i>Inshallah<\/i>.\u201d <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>4. <i>Na3iman<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/37.media.tumblr.com\/672448d7b24c30711edc2c678fa47d6b\/tumblr_n7if4vUbsL1twhq3uo1_400.gif\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/shower\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  In this compact word, Arabic gives new meaning to the English expression, \u201ccleanliness is next to godliness.\u201d <i>Na3iman<\/i> is the blessing you bestow on someone who\u2019s just showered or had their hair cut and\/or styled. What\u2019s even cuter is the requisite response: \u201c<i>Yin3am 3aleik\/3aleiki<\/i>,\u201d which reciprocates the blessing. <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>5. <i>3a2belik<\/i> or <i>3a2belak<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/37.media.tumblr.com\/cdabd257d9cff1bf9a065d3eb747a4bd\/tumblr_n7qtt2wrmk1rrb5rzo1_500.gif\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/wedding\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Most young people cringe in contempt when someone wishes them this, a word repeated endlessly at engagements, weddings, christenings and the like. Basically, by incanting this, you are wishing the same blessing upon the target. Who needs a constant reminder of their bachelor status at every marriage ceremony? Loathsome. <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>6. <i>T2eel \u2018dam<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tumblr.com\/6ba6d653c92da67f30b70a12372c6c96\/tumblr_inline_n7hhugprE81rrxvck.gif\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/annoying\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Imagine measuring one\u2019s character by the weight or density of their blood. In Arabic, someone who\u2019s described as heavy-blooded is dreadfully annoying, on par with a plague. Often this expression gets truncated to \u201c<i>t2eel<\/i>\u201d or \u201c<i>t2eeleh<\/i>\u201d and \u201c<i>ma 2at2alak<\/i>\u201d or \u201c<i>ma 2at2alik<\/i>.\u201d You never want to be the object of this phrase. <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>7. <i>Wasta<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/34118-2.png\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/money\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Perhaps the quintessence of Lebanese-hood is <i>wasta<\/i>, a powerful word used to indicate powerful connectedness. If you\u2019re blessed to have a <i>wasta<\/i>, you have an unfair advantage over others in getting to your object of desire. <i>Wastas<\/i> are like the Monopoly card that lets you \u201cPass Go and Collect $200.\u201d Never question it if you\u2019re fortunate enough to have one: simply enjoy!<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>8. <i>Toz 3aleik<\/i> or <i>Toz 3aleiki<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/37.media.tumblr.com\/150c56246dcd0fee4a3bd5718d88364d\/tumblr_n4g69oR5TZ1s3isu3o1_500.gif\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/apathy\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  This is a playful expression which in no figurative terms sends a fart in the recipient\u2019s direction. It\u2019s used to denote hot, empty air or even general apathy\u2014\u201c<i>toz<\/i>\u201d alone can mean \u201cwho cares\u201d or \u201cwhat\u2019s it to me?\u201d Graduating up the filthy totem pole, \u201c<i>khara 3aleik<\/i>\u201d or \u201c<i>khara 3aleiki<\/i>\u201d literally means \u201cpoo on you,\u201d and, depending on the tone, it can be used humorously, endearingly, or menacingly. <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>9. <i>Bayyid wij<\/i> or <i>Tobyeed wij<\/i><\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/37.media.tumblr.com\/e89a08f45b6d5f4a4ace2781b7400730\/tumblr_n7k5acrrtj1stmdjvo1_400.gif\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/proud\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  If this phrase were directly translated to English, it would mean \u201cwhitening one\u2019s face.\u201d It sort of resembles \u201cpowdering one\u2019s face\u201d but in the figurative sense. If someone asks you to \u201c<i>bayidleh wijjeh<\/i>,\u201d they\u2019re supplicating you to make them proud and elevate their status. If you\u2019re guilty of \u201c<i>tobjeed wijj<\/i>,\u201d you\u2019re kissing ass, or brown-nosing. Funny how the colors don\u2019t transfer between Arabic and English! <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>10. Bitmoon or bitmooneh<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/34118-3.png\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/search\/adore\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  You\u2019re in someone\u2019s good graces if they utter this to you. Somehow you\u2019ve earned brownie points with them, and they\u2019re willing to carry you on their shoulders if that\u2019s what it takes to please you. 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