How to say “can” 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.
عِلْبِة
tin · can · box
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مُمْكِن
advmaybe · possible · can · may
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Same word, different English
The same words sit behind each of these.
In a sentence
مُمْكِن هَادَا، مِن فَضْلَك؟
Can I have this one, please?
is-salle 'atqal min il-3ilbe.
السَّلِّة أَتْقَل مِن العِلْبِة.
The basket is heavier than the box.
ghaTa il-3ilbe wisekh shwayy.
غَطا العِلْبِة وِسِخ شْوَيّ.
The lid of the box is a bit dirty.
Tayyeb, badfa3ha hallaq. mumken ta3Teeni waSel?
طَيِّب، بَدْفَعها هَلَّق. مُمْكِن تَعْطِيني وَصْل؟
Okay, I'll pay it now. Can you give me a receipt?
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