How to Say “Car” in Lebanese Arabic

By Darlene Eva • Updated October 16, 2026

سيارة

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A car is a سيارة (sayyāra) in Lebanese Arabic. The plural is سيارات (sayyārāt).

Most drivers just say سيارتي (sayyārti), "my car". A taxi is a تاكسي (taksi).

Meaning: a car (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

Lebanon is known for shared taxis, called سرفيس (servīs), which run fixed routes and pick up several passengers.

Did you know?

A car that carries passengers on a shared route is often called سرفيس (servīs) in Lebanon, a word taken from French and English "service".

Examples in context

سيارتي برا
sayyārti barra
My car is outside.
بدي اشتري سيارة جديدة
biddi ishtri sayyāra jdīde
I want to buy a new car.
السيارة خربانة
es-sayyāra kharbāne
The car is broken down.

Example conversation

Nabil talks to the mechanic Georges at a garage in Zahle.

Nabil

صباح الخير، سيارتي خربانة
ṣabāḥ el-khayr, sayyārti kharbāne
Good morning, my car is broken down.
Georges

شو فيها؟
shu fīha?
What is wrong with it?
Nabil

ما عم تشتغل
ma ʿam tishteghel
It is not working.

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Darlene Eva

Hi! I'm Darlene, a language lover, and a massive foodie. I passionately blend the cultures of the world in my pots and posts - from saying "Eh, djej" (yes, chicken) in Lebanese to glorifying the taste of Fukharet batata (potato dishes). When I'm not busy writing about the formal and informal ways of saying silly to serious stuff in Lebanese, you'll find me globetrotting or walking barefoot on the wet grass. Sharing everyday words and phrases to you, one post at a time! Remember, learning languages is all about having fun! Yalla (Let’s go)!

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