How to say “like this” in Palestinian Arabic
The word is heek (هِيك). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.
هِيك
advso · like this · this way
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Same word, different English
heek sits behind each of these too.
In a sentence
هِيك الْحَال يا جَار.
That is how things are, neighbour.
heek 'ahwan la-l-walad.
هِيك أَهْوَن لَلْوَلَد.
This way is easier for the boy.
il-khidme 3indo mnee7a, 3ashaan heek barja3lo daayman.
الخِدْمة عِنْدُه مْنيحة، عَشان هيك بَرْجَعْلو دايْمًا.
The service at his place is good, that's why I always go back to him.
hal-walad bi3aasher naas mnee7een, 3ashaan heek slooko 7ilu.
هَالوَلَد بِعاشِر ناس مْنيحين، عَشان هيك سْلوكُه حِلُو.
This boy keeps company with good people, that's why his behavior is nice.
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