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How to say “bag” in Palestinian Arabic

You have 2 to choose from; the shades of meaning are in each card. Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.

كِيس

noun

bag · sack

plural kyaas

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شَنْطَة

suitcase · bag

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In a sentence

في قَنِّينة بِالشَّنْطة.

There's a bottle in the bag.

إِنْتَ كَذّاب! دَفَشْتِ الشَّنْطة.

You're a liar! You shoved the bag.

بِدِّي كِيس كْبِير، مِن فَضْلَك.

I want a big bag, please.

il-kees etqeel, bass haada 'atqal.

الْكِيس اتْقِيل، بَسّ هَادَا أَتْقَل.

The bag is heavy, but this one is heavier.

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