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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

plural 'a7waal

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dawle

دَوْلَة

state · country

plural duwalregister educated

Same word, different English

The same words sit behind each of these.

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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