How to say “sweet” 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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In a sentence
الْحِيطَة دِي حِلْوَة.
This wall is nice.
الْحَلَاوَة دِي حِلْوَة.
This halawa is nice.
الْهَدَايَا دِي حِلْوَة.
These gifts are nice.
رِحْلَة حِلْوَة!
Have a nice trip!
التُّورْتَة دِي حِلْوَة قَوِي!
This cake is delicious!
الْبِيبِي حِلْو قَوِي!
The baby's so sweet!
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