“Both” in Egyptian Arabic

In Egyptian Arabic, “Both” is written using the Latin script as:

El 2tnen

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

الاتنين

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
I want both.

Ana 3ayez el 2tnen.

.انا عايز الاتنين

 
Can I have both?

Momkn a5od el 2tnen?

ممكن اخد الاتنين؟

 
Both keys will open the door.

El mofta7en hayft7o el bab.

.المفتاحين هيفتحو الباب

 
Do you have both plane tickets?

M3ak tazkarten el tayarah?

معاك تذكرتين الطيارة؟

 
Both meals were good!

El wagbten kano kewayesen!

!الوجبتين كانو كويسين

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Both” in Lebanese Arabic

“Both” in Tunisian Arabic

“Both” in Turkish
 

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