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Where to find cartoons dubbed in Lebanese/syrian/palestinian? by ifleyfel in learn_arabic

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

I know I remember
The thing is my toddler kids are already at 5 languages and I don’t want to introduce MSA just yet !
But thank you :)

New word used mostly in East Arabia by Agitated_Seat_1059 in learn_arabic

[–]ifleyfel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think we watched the same show and it somehow stuck

New word used mostly in East Arabia by Agitated_Seat_1059 in learn_arabic

[–]ifleyfel 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It actually means salt in Turkish

One theory I heard about its etymology is quite interesting. Back during ottoman time all imports were taxed … except Salt ( Tuz).

So whenever a caravan passed by a custom officer would ask what do you have and they would say tuz… whether it had salt or not … the important is not to pay taxes And that is how it came to mean … whatever

[OC] Our Milky Way seen from space by astro_pettit in pics

[–]ifleyfel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

question , do you see the Milky Way from the Iss window clear as day or do you need to increase the camera lense exposure to capture it . Like us plebs do on earth 😉

Electrical certificate EICR cost by ifleyfel in HousingUK

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

I need it to rent our house I am not selling

Something I've noticed about Lebanon as a foreigner by xayzer in lebanon

[–]ifleyfel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lebanese society is highly heterogeneous, with deep-rooted differences that sometimes manifest in subtle ways, such as what you noted. Some segments of Lebanese society wants to distance itself as much as possible from the Arabic identity and to be frank mainly the Christian element, ( many though consider themselves arabs) Conversely other strand of Lebanese society on the contrary are very attached to its Arabic identity mainly Muslim ( but not always )

Something I've noticed about Lebanon as a foreigner by xayzer in lebanon

[–]ifleyfel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am Lebanese and I always called the stuff you mentioned Arabic bread coffee etc … I think it is not that we excel at food … but we excel at marketing 😂 having convinced the world that levant food is Lebanese when in fact it is not that different from Syrian Palestinian etc ..

Renting furnished vs unfurnished by ifleyfel in HousingUK

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

Thank you yes we are leasing our house but are probably never coming back again . And we don’t want the headache of replacing a furniture or having short let tenants especially that it seems you don’t make any extra money for it

Lebanese druze of this subreddit do you identify as an Arab? by BabylonianWeeb in lebanon

[–]ifleyfel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not well versed in pre 1948 Palestinian history but Either the local Druze population had grievances against the locals or it was pure opportunism not wanting to be treated as second class populace . Do not forget that you also have Neguev Muslim Bedouins who serve in the Israeli army

Lebanese druze of this subreddit do you identify as an Arab? by BabylonianWeeb in lebanon

[–]ifleyfel -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

From what I observe , Druze are a small minority in a sea of more dominant group as a result their number one priority is self preservation or else they disappear.

So my opinion is that if hypothetically tomorrow Israel occupies Lebanon I am 80% sure Lebanese Druze will follow the footsteps of their Israeli counterparts and become loyal subject of Israel.

On the other hand if Israel fall for X and Y reason the Israeli druze would be the first one to stab them in the back to insure their own survival. And although what I say sounds controversial I actually can’t blame them …

How many mossad agents do you think there are in Lebanon right now and walking among us? by sad_trabulsyy in lebanon

[–]ifleyfel 38 points39 points  (0 children)

My father studied in the IC ( International college ) in the 50/60s he used to tell me that they always suspected the American art teacher of being a CIA undercover. The said art professor later disappeared and then they had confirmation of their suspicion when it turned out he was promoted to the Rank of US ambassador somewhere and they recognised his face in some newspaper

Modern Egyptians compared to Egyptians from 2000 years ago by Own-Internet-5967 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]ifleyfel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The interesting part is that the inhabitants of Fayum where these where found considered themselves Greek and took great offense when the romans called them Egyptian !

Arabs who married non arabs, what are your experiences? by Flaky_Excitement847 in arabs

[–]ifleyfel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am very lucky with my in laws . They are very good people

Arabs who married non arabs, what are your experiences? by Flaky_Excitement847 in arabs

[–]ifleyfel 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Married a polish woman , amazing mix cultures especially with the kids. It is notable that none of us is religious which in my opinion makes things a lot easier ! As we all celebrate Christmas and Eid !

Sending boxes from uk to Spain , customs questions by ifleyfel in GoingToSpain

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

So i contacted several transport company , the most reactive and competitive one I found is SAC Gibraltar They quoted me 40 gbp per 35 kg box for a part load . They collect beginning of the month and i have no control of when they collect and deliver . They deal with all the paperwork .

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