Tunisian Arabic

“Early” in Tunisian Arabic

By Samar H.

In Tunisian Arabic, “Early” (the adjective) is written using the Latin script as:

Bokri

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بكري

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)


 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“You’re early!”

Ak jyt bokri!

!اك جيت بكري

 
“I’m early!”

Ena jyt bokri!

!أنا جيت بكري

 
“We arrived early.”

Jyna bokri.

.جينا بكري

 
“Your meal is ready early.”

Mekeltek 7adhret bokri.

.ماكلتك حضرت بكري

 
“I woke up early.”

Ena 9omt bokri.

.أنا قمت بكري

 

This word in other Arabic dialects

“Early” in Lebanese Arabic
 

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Samar H. is a Tunisian citizen who has lived in Tunisia for over 20 years. Her favourite Tunisian food is Kosksi bel hout (Known as Mar9a sfe9sia in Sfax); her favourite Tunisian-based TV series is Choufli hal; and her favourite place to visit in Tunisia is Kelibia because, "it is a quiet place with lovely beaches and welcoming people."

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