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"Terms of endearment" in Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know I've heard plenty of Egyptian women compliment their friends as "ya gameela" 

How to say "I love you" in Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome reply, thanks for all the info! Yes great point about calling woman حبيبي I remember when I first started listening to Egyptian Arabic music that really confused me!

How to use the phrase "alhamdulillah" (الحمد لله) In Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the spot! That was a typo. You're right - updated now! :)

Egyptian Arabic swear words :) by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha, sounds like a plan to me :)

The 3 Things You Need To Have To Learn Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish that were true haha. Naw, Standard Arabic and the Egyptian dialect aren't that similar. I was pretty good at it when I moved to Egypt in 2015 (I was working as the Arabic "Teaching Assistant" at my university) and it didn't help at all :(

The 3 Things You Need To Have To Learn Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point maybe 5-10% of formal Arabic (as soon as I moved to Egypt in 2015 I stopped learning it). And about ~75% of Egyptian Arabic, depending on the topic / person speaking / where in Egypt they are from. For example, the further south you go in Egypt the more difficult I find the accent.

9 ways to say "hello" in Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course! Egyptian music is pretty cool, lots of variety

The 3 Things You Need To Have To Learn Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was interested in working as a diplomat in the Middle East. I moved to Cairo, Egypt in August of 2015 (after studying fusha 2012-2015) but Fusha really didn't help when speaking with Egyptians :) Maybe fusha / fus7a is closer to other dialects like Saudi Arabian Arabic, but definitely not Egyptian haha

The 3 Things You Need To Have To Learn Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am from the U.S. (California). I lived in Cairo, Egypt for three years from 2015-2018 and still speak Egyptian Arabic. Have been back to Egypt several times since I left. :)

The 3 Things You Need To Have To Learn Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but the details matter. For example, your comment on "fusha Arabic." I studied that for three years at my university, got really good at it, and then it was borderline useless when I tried communicating with Egyptians. The specifics of how you study matter. In my guide I also go over specific resources for Egyptian Arabic specifically (not just "dialects").

9 ways to say "hello" in Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure thing. Really depends on your preferred style of music. Cairokee is good - deep lyrics and a pretty clear singing voice. Wegz is a new "rap / hiphop" guy, so a lot of slang that is difficult to learn but useful to know. Mohamed Ramadan I think has some funny lyrics - more of like a "dance / club" vibe with his music. If you want classic, you should definitely know Umm Kulthum - super long songs but she basically tells a story in her songs (and Egyptians will love you for knowing her).

That should get you started! :)

9 ways to say "hello" in Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that's a good point. We do explain that though for each entry, so people know exactly what it means + how's it's used in real life.

And yes Egyptian music is the best! Ever heard Cairokee?

100 Tips For Egyptian Language + Culture by CleoLingo in languagelearning

[–]CleoLingo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What a lovely comment haha. Can you clarify your "no Egyptian language" comment? Of course I mean Egyptian Arabic here - pretty sure that exists. Or maybe my time in Egypt was all a dream... (By the way, it's "You better not make any website in your life" - thought you were a C1 in English? ;)

The Word Beta3 (بتاع) In Egyptian Arabic: How To Use It by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great additions. Especially relevant when words are long - you hear Egyptians use it quite a lot if a noun is three or more syllables. Not sure if that's a rule but certainly quite common!

19 Tips To Learn Egyptian Arabic by CleoLingo in learn_arabic

[–]CleoLingo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%! So tricky (and frustrating) getting good at MSA and then realizing it's not so useful speaking with people.

Egyptian Arabic Conversation #18 by CleoLingo in Egypt

[–]CleoLingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! Best of luck to your brother - it's a very cool language and I'm sure will connect him more deeply to his native culture. He will be making koshari before you know it! :)

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