Egyptian

In Egyptian Arabic, the everyday word for ‘grandpa’ is جدو (gedo). جد (gidd) is the more formal, written word, closer to ‘grandfather’.

In Egyptian Arabic princess is أميرة (amīra). The plural is أميرات (amīrāt). أميرة is used for royal princesses and fairy tale princesses.

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘sit’ as a command to a man is اقعد (i’ood).

In Egyptian Arabic the name Michael is most often written مايكل (māykel) when it follows the English form.

The everyday word for “thanks” in Egyptian Arabic is شكرا (shukran). Many people also say ميرسي (mērsi), borrowed from French.

In Egyptian Arabic “shrimp” is جمبري (gambari). You will see it on every seafood menu in Egypt.

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘ok’ is تمام (tamam). تمام confirms that something is fine, done or understood.

In Egyptian Arabic “universe” is الكون (el-kawn). The word is the same as in Standard Arabic.

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘handsome’ is وسيم (wasim).

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘thank you’ is شكرا (shukran).