How to say “on” in Egyptian Arabic
The word is 3ala (عَلَى). Capitals mark the emphatic letters, 3 is ع and 7 is ح, and ' is the glottal stop that Cairo uses for q.
عَلَى
on
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In a sentence
السَّاعَة عَلَى التَّرَابِيزَة.
The watch is on the table.
الْبُوسْطَة عَلَى الْيِمِين.
The post office is on the right.
عَلَى فِين يَا أُسْتَاذ؟
Where to, sir?
بُصّ عَلَى لُوحِةْ الْمَوَاعِيد.
Look at the timetable board. (to a man)
عَلَى النَّاصْيَة، لَو سَمَحْت.
To the corner, please. (to a man)
قَطْر أَسْوَان عَلَى أَنْهِي رَصِيف؟
Which platform is the Aswan train on?
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