Blowing on Yogurt and Other Egyptian Arabic Expressions : Illi in Fifty Idioms / Mona Hassan, Nagwa Kassaby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hassan, Mona Kamel, author.

Kassabgy, Nagwa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arabic language--Egypt--Idioms.

Arabic language.

Arabic language--Dialects--Egypt--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Arabic language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (105 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

American University in Cairo Press

Cairo, Egypt : The American University in Cairo Press, [2024]

Summary:

A lively and informative collection of fifty common Egyptian colloquial expressions and proverbs, this book is must for learners of Arabic, language enthusiasts, and lovers of the country and its culture The idioms in this small, yet mighty, linguistic treasure trove have been put together to showcase the use of the Egyptian word illi , in itself a fascinating anomaly of the language as the only relative pronoun that exists in this dialect. Organized around their day-to-day linguistic function, each expression includes the original Arabic, a translation, an English equivalent or explanation, as well as whimsical illustrations. This book covers a wide array of meanings and contexts-packed full of expressions that will console, threaten, encourage, and much more-and is sure to entertain and inform both lovers of language and Egypt enthusiasts.

Contents:

Front Matter(pp. i-iv)

Table of Contents(pp. v-vi)

Introduction(pp. vii-x)

Pronunciation Guide(pp. xi-xii)

Sarcasm(pp. 1-14)

Criticism(pp. 15-26)

Warnings(pp. 27-46)

Advice(pp. 47-66)

Empathizing and Consoling(pp. 67-76)

Rebuke, Regret, Threats(pp. 77-84)

Appreciation and Encouragement(pp. 85-92).

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781649033475

1649033478

OCLC:

1422233387