How to say “state” 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.
حَال
situation · state
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dawle
دَوْلَة
state · country
Same word, different English
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In a sentence
كِيف الحَال؟
How are you?
كِيفِ الحال يابوي؟ بِتِفْتَحِ الشُّبَّاك؟
How are you, Dad? Are you opening the window?
dawlet il-jeeraan qareebe kteer.
دَوْلِة الجيران قَريبة كْتير.
The neighbouring state is very close.
id-dawle 'a3lanet 'inno it-tujjaar ra7 yuDrubu bukra.
الدَّوْلة أَعْلَنِت إِنُّه التُّجّار رَحْ يُضْرُبوا بُكْرا.
The state announced that the traders will strike tomorrow.
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