How to say “ask for” in Palestinian Arabic

The word is Talab (طَلَب). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.

طَلَب

verb

to ask for · to request

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Same word, different English

Talab sits behind each of these too.

الجار طَلَب المُفْتاح.

The neighbour asked for the key.

الجار طَلَب المُفْتاح أُسْبُوع.

The neighbour asked for the key for a week.

أَنا ما أَخَدْتُه، الجار طَلَبُه.

I didn't take it, the neighbour asked for it.

Talabti il-'iTfaa'i?

طَلَبْتِ الإِطْفائي؟

Did you call the firefighter?

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