اقعد
o'3odeveryday, to a man
In Lebanese Arabic you tell a man to sit with اقعد (o'3od) (o3od) and a woman with اقعدي (o3odi). It is also called اجلس (ejles).
Meaning: to take a seat (verb)
Ways to say it
| Lebanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| اقعد | o'3od | everyday, to a man |
| اقعدي | o'3odi | everyday, to a woman |
| اجلس | ejles | standard, formal |
Hosts say تفضل اقعد (tfaddal o3od), "please sit down". To several people you say اقعدوا (o3odou).
Which one should you use?
The standard Arabic اجلس (ejles) is understood but sounds formal. In Lebanese speech the verb قعد (2a3ad) is the usual one for sitting.
Did you know?
- Offering a seat and a coffee right away is a normal part of Lebanese hospitality.
Examples in context
- تفضل اقعد.tfaddal o'3od.Please, sit down.
- اقعدي هون.o'3odi hon.Sit here.
Example conversation
Nabil welcomes his guest Mrs. Haddad into his living room.
- Nabilأهلين، تفضلي اقعدي.ahlein, tfaddali o'3odi.Welcome, please sit down.
- Mrs. Haddadشكرا، يسلمو.shukran, yeslamo.Thank you.
- Nabilشو بتشربي؟shu betechrabi?What will you drink?
