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<\/p>\nHave you ever listened to the Arabic language? I mean actually listened and paid attention to some of the words and phrases that we use? It\u2019s actually pretty funny if you think about it, and I\u2019m sure all of you that live \u201cin the tooth of the elephant\u201d (Sin el Fil) will have some idea of what I\u2019m talking about. <\/p>\n
Aside from using words that sound absolutely ridiculous, we exchange phrases that once literally translated to English, make no sense whatsoever. Here are a few of the many for your entertainment.<\/p>\n
Ya5rib Baytak (May your house be destroyed)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
A little harsh don\u2019t you think? This is usually used when you\u2019re upset with someone, but why you\u2019d want his house destroyed over anything else, beats me. <\/p>\n
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Min Ayoune (From my eyes)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
This phrase basically means I\u2019d be happy to help, but its literal translation sounds like \u201chere, have my eyeballs (cornea, pupil, and all). When would you like me to help you pack?\u201d<\/p>\n
3a Rase (On my head)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
I\u2019ll do anything for you. By anything, were you referring to carrying the world for someone one your head?<\/p>\n
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Tekram 3aynak (Your eye is welcome)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
This is another way to say you\u2019re welcome. Don\u2019t ask why we must bring eyes into almost every conversation. What\u2019s wrong with saying, “you\u2019re welcome” the old fashioned way?<\/p>\n
Min Tahet la Tahet (From under to under)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
This one describes an action that\u2019s sneaky but makes absolutely no sense when it\u2019s translated literally. <\/p>\n
Bi Aya 3en 3am Te7ke Ma3e? (In which eye are you talking to me?)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
Enough with the eyes already! What does this have anything to do with the tone someone is using to speak with you?<\/p>\n
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Damak T2eel (Your blood is heavy)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
Now why would you tell anyone their blood is heavy when they crack a lame joke?<\/p>\n
Mahdoumeh (You\u2019re digestible)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
To literally translate this on a first date would probably be a mistake. While a girl may like being called cute, you probably wouldn\u2019t want her feeling some type of way when she finds out you\u2019d like to\u2026. \u201cdigest\u201d her?<\/p>\n
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Ta’aburnee (Bury me)<\/b><\/big><\/big>
I couldn\u2019t end this list without mentioning my absolute favorite. Telling someone to bury you is the strangest form of affection. Because telling your SO you love them is just too mainstream right? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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