Lebanese Arabic

“I need…” in Lebanese Arabic

By Jack J.

In Lebanese Arabic, “I need…“ (the adverb) is written using the Latin script as:

2ana bi haje

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

أنا بيحاجي

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“I need to leave for the airport.”

Lezim rouh 3al matar.

.لزيم روح عالمتار

 
“I need to go to class.”

Lezim rouh 3al saf.

.لزيم روح عالصف

 
“I need some food.”

2ana bi haje 2akel.

.أنا بيحاجي أكل

 
“I need some sleep.”

2ana bi haje nawm.

.أنا بيحاجي نوم

 
“I need to call my Mom.”

lezim talfin 2eme.

.لزيم تلفين أمي

 

This phrase in other Arabic dialects

“I need…” in Tunisian Arabic
 

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Jack J. is a Lebanese citizen who has lived in Lebanon for over 20 years. His favourite Lebanese-based movie is West Beyrouth; his favourite Lebanese food is Fattoush & Hummus; and his favourite place to visit in Lebanon is Zahle. "Zahle is where my grandparents lived," Jack writes of his favourite Lebanese city. "my greatest memories as a child is in Zahle."

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