“Town”, “Towns” in Lebanese Arabic

In Lebanese Arabic, “Town” is written using the Latin script as:

Balde

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

بلدة

In Lebanese Arabic, “Towns” is written using the Latin script as:

Baldet

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

 بادات

Listen to these two words pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“What is this town called?”

Shou 2esem hal balde?

شو أسم هالبلدة؟

 
“This is a nice town.”

Hayde 2al balde helwe.

.هيدي البلدة حلوة

 
“I’m going into town.”

Rah rouh 3ala 2la balde.

.رح روح على البلدة

 
“Is this a town or city?”

Hayda balde wala madine?

هيدي بلدة ولا مدينة؟

 
“What is the quickest way into town?”

Shou 2asra3 tari2 lal balde?

شو أسرع طريق للبلدة؟