Do You Know The Meaning Of These Zghertewe Phrases?

We’ve asked you if you can figure out what these Beiruti words mean. Today, it is time to uncover the mystery that is the Zgharta accent! Here are a few phrases you’ll hear, and what they mean.

1. Deen mawtek: Quite literally, “damn your dead relatives!” – this intense phrase is hilarious when spoken by a Zghertewe.

2. 7a2 Se’Zghertee: AKA B 7a2 Saydit Zgharta. Akin to “I swear,” and it is said every few minutes.

3. Laffeh: Sandwich!

4. Yo2borne rabbak: A classic flirt.

5. Khayyo/Khayto: Brother, sister…and somehow a phrase they use like “man”.

6. Mawtek, ma32oule: Spoken when someone pisses them off.

7. Ykhaleelee albek: “Bless your heart,” said when someone is asking for a favor.

8. 3ayyou2a: A good looking and attractive woman.

9. Layta saydet Zghartee terda 3a ahlek w troob mawtek: This mouthful means, “May Our Lady of Zgharta bless you and your dead relatives’ dirt. Normally used when they want to praise you!

10. Ya ikhwet el shaleeteh: A watered down version of ekhtwet sharmouta, but used in a more playful and affectionate manner.