How to say “above” in Egyptian Arabic

The word is foo' (فُوق). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح, and ' is the glottal stop that Cairo uses for q.

فُوق

above

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In a sentence

الْكِتَاب فُوق التَّرَابِيزَة.

The book is on top of the table.

الطَّاسَة فُوق الْبُوتَاجَاز.

The pan is on the stove.

الْقَلَم مِش فُوق، تَحْت.

The pen isn't on top, it's underneath.

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