How to say “water” in Palestinian Arabic

The word is mayy (مَيّ). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح; the whole reading key is one page.

مَيّ

water

plural mayyaat / miyaahregister educated

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In a sentence

فِي مَيّ فِي الْبِيت؟

Is there water in the house?

فِي مَيّ فِي النَّهْر.

There is water in the river.

في أَكِل قَلِيل بِالبِيت، بَس عَ القَلِيلِة في مَيّ.

There's little food at home, but at least there's water.

الشَّنْطة زْغِيرة، وْفي مَيّ فِيها.

The bag is small, and there's water in it.

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