راس
rāseveryday
In Egyptian Arabic head is راس (rās). The standard spelling is رأس, but the glottal stop is not pronounced in Egyptian speech.
Meaning: part of the body (noun)
Ways to say it
| Egyptian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| راس | rās | everyday |
| رأس | raʾs | standard spelling |
You use راس for the body part, as in راسي بتوجعني (rāsi bitwaggaʿni), "my head hurts". The plural is روس (rūs).
When do people say it?
The phrase على راسي (ʿala rāsi), "on my head", means "gladly, at your service" and answers a request politely.
Did you know?
- The expression على راسي literally means "on my head" and shows respect, as a request is placed on one's head.
Examples in context
- راسي بتوجعني.rāsi bitwaggaʿni.My head hurts.
- حط الطاقية على راسك.ḥuṭṭ eṭ-ṭāʾiyya ʿala rāsak.Put the cap on your head.
- اللي تأمر بيه على راسي.elli tiʾmur bīh ʿala rāsi.Whatever you ask, gladly.
Example conversation
Nour visits the pharmacist, Mr. Ibrahim, with a headache.
- Nourراسي بتوجعني من الصبح.rāsi bitwaggaʿni min eṣ-ṣubḥ.My head has hurt since morning.
- Ibrahimعندك سخونية؟ʿandak suḵnīyya?Do you have a fever?
- Nourلا، بس صداع جامد.la, bass ṣudāʿ gāmed.No, just a strong headache.
- Ibrahimخد الحباية دي.ḵud el-ḥabbāya di.Take this pill.
