Mealtime expressions Flashcards

1
Q

In the name of God

said when you begin an activity: eating, drinking, working, studying, traveling, etc.

A

bismillah

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2
Q

Thanks to God

said after finishing a meal, or after expressing that all is well in life

A

l-7amdullah

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3
Q

I don’t eat …

A

ma-kan-akul-sh …

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4
Q

I eat …

A

kan akul …

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5
Q

meat

A

l-l7m

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6
Q

eggs

A

l-biD

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7
Q

fish

A

l-7ut

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8
Q

chicken

A

d-djaj

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9
Q

I drink tea / coffee without sugar.

A

kan-shrb atay / l-qhwa

bla skkar.

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10
Q

I eat everything.

A

kan-akul kulshi.

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11
Q

I eat vegetables only.

A

kan-akul ghir l-khuDra.

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12
Q

I don’t feel like eating.

A

ma-fiya ma-y-akul.

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13
Q

I want just/only …

A

bghit ghir …

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14
Q

I don’t want to have breakfast.

A

ma-bghit-sh n-ftr.

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15
Q

The food is delicious.

A

l-makla bnina.

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16
Q

I’m full.

A

shb3t.

17
Q

I want to learn how to cook.

A

bghit n-t3llm n-tiyb.

18
Q

May God replenish / reward you.

said after a meal to thank host

A

llah y-khlf.

19
Q

To your health

said to someone after eating, drinking, coming out of the hammam, wearing new clothes, having a hair cut, etc.

A

bSS7a.

20
Q

May God grant you health too. (response to ‘To your health’)

A

llah y-3tik SS7a.