Blowing on Yogurt and Other Egyptian Arabic Expressions: ILLI in Fifty Idioms

"The idioms have been collected to showcase the use of the Egyptian word illi, in itself a fascinating linguistic anomaly 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 is covers a wide array of meanings and contexts-packed full of expressions that will console, threaten, encourage, and much more-and is sure to ... Read More

"The idioms have been collected to showcase the use of the Egyptian word illi, in itself a fascinating linguistic anomaly 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 is 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."-- Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $24.99 Title: Blowing on Yogurt and Other Egyptian Arabic Expressions by Mona Kamel Hassan; Nagwa Kassabgy Publisher: The American University in Cairo Print ISBN: 9781649033468, 164903346X eText ISBN: 9781649033475 Edition: 2024 Format: PDF eBook	$24.99 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ