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what are some phrases in algerian dialect of arabic and what do they mean pls
what are some phrases in algerian dialect of arabic and what do they mean pls
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These are some basic Algerian phrases:
1)salam alikoum = literally (peace be upon you) it's used like hello
2)sbah el khir= good morning
3)wech rak ?= how are you?
4)sahit = thank you
5)matcharfin = nice to meet you
6)wesmek ?= what's your name?
7)chhal andek ?= how old are you?
8)wesmi... = my name is...
9)andi.. = i'm ... years old
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yakho = bro
balak = watch out (for)
Yek ? = right ?
eh/lala = yeah / No
Saha = peace / later
that's all I can think of
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wesh = what !
kifesh = how ?
waalash = why ?
win = where ?
win rak = where are you?
wesh bik = what's happening to you
rani mrid = I am sick
ma kayen walu = there is nothing
makallah = no need
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you can ask for phrases and I will translate for you ☺️
hope it helps you
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@Chloe_Langham it depends where in Algeria tho... Some of us have differnet words
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@jellyyz both expressions are used and understandable by all the Algerian
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@Sarah_dz
Kifesh = how/what *
Shkoun = who
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