“More” in Egyptian Arabic

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

Aktar

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

اكتر

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“Can I have more sugar in my coffee, please?”

Momkn a5od sokar aktar fi 2ahwaty, b3d 2znk?

ممكن اخد سكر اكتر في قهوتي، بعد اذنك؟

 
“I need more time to finish the project.”

Ana me7tag wa2t aktar 3a4an a5alas alma4ro3.

.انا محتاج وقت اكتر عشان اخلص المشروع

 
“She wants to learn more about different cultures.”

Heya 3ayza te3raf aktar 3an alsaqafat almo5talifa.

.هي عايزه تعرف اكتر عن الثقافات المختلفه

 
“Let’s add more spices to our food.”

5alena ne7ot tawabil aktar 3la aklna.

.خلينا نحط توابل اكتر على اكلنا

 
“He asked for more assistance.”

Howa sa2l 3an musa3da aktar.

.هو سال عن مساعده اكتر

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“More” in Lebanese Arabic

“More” in Tunisian Arabic

“More” in Greek