مصاري
masarieveryday
The everyday Lebanese word for money is مصاري (masari). It is also called فلوس (flous) and مال (mel).
Meaning: currency used to buy things (noun)
Ways to say it
| Lebanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مصاري | masari | everyday |
| فلوس | flous | everyday |
| مال | mel | standard |
مصاري (masari) is used for cash and for money in general, as in ما معي مصاري (ma ma3i masari), "I have no money". فلوس (flous) is also understood and is common in other Arabic dialects.
Which one should you use?
مال (mel) is the standard Arabic word and sounds formal. In Lebanese it appears mostly in set phrases and in writing.
Did you know?
- The Lebanese currency is called ليرة (lira), the same word as the Turkish lira.
Examples in context
- ما معي مصاري.ma ma3i masari.I do not have money.
- كم بدك مصاري؟addesh badak masari?How much money do you want?
Example conversation
Two friends, Rami and Elie, split a bill at a restaurant.
- Ramiفي معك مصاري؟fi ma3ak masari?Do you have money on you?
- Elieإي، معي.ee, ma3i.Yes, I do.
- Ramiتمام، منقسم الحساب.tamem, mnéssem el-hisab.Fine, let's split the bill.
