How to say “lose” in Palestinian Arabic
The word is khiser (خِسِر). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.
In a sentence
khisert maSaari kteer, bass ma zi3elt.
خِسِرْت مَصاري كْتير، بَس ما زِعِلْت.
I lost a lot of money, but I didn't get upset.
bass khisert kteer, u-kullo min jumle wa7de ghileTt feeha.
بَس خِسِرْت كْتير، وْكُلُّه مِن جُمْلة وَحْدة غِلِطِت فيها.
But I lost a lot, and it's all from one sentence I got wrong.
khisert ij-juzdaan taba3i b-il-mishwaar.
خِسِرْت الجُزْدان تَبَعي بِالمِشْوار.
I lost my purse on the outing.
it-taajer 'ahmal dukkaano, 3ashaan heek khiser maSaari kteer.
التّاجِر أَهْمَل دُكّانو، عَشان هيك خِسِر مَصاري كْتير.
The trader neglected his shop, that's why he lost a lot of money.
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