How to say “nice” in Egyptian Arabic
The word is 7elw (حِلْو). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح, and ' is the glottal stop that Cairo uses for q.
حِلْو
adjnice · pretty · sweet
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Same word, different English
7elw covers these too.
In a sentence
الْحِيطَة دِي حِلْوَة.
This wall is nice.
الْمَطْعَم دَه حِلْو.
This restaurant is nice.
الْأَبَاجُورَة دِي حِلْوَة.
This lamp is nice.
دِي صُورَة حِلْوَة.
That's a nice picture.
الرِّيَاضَة حِلْوَة.
Sport is great.
الزِّيَارَة دِي حِلْوَة قَوِي.
What a lovely visit.
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