Dating & Romance

5 phrases · Levantine Arabic with romanization, English and audio

  1. بدك نشرب قهوة سوا؟

    Biddak nishrab ʾahwe sawa?

    Would you like to have coffee with me?

    Usage

    Keep invitations light and respectful. Spelling is the same to a woman ("biddek"). In conservative settings keep it to a public, casual offer.

    Grammar Note

    "Biddak" + a "we" verb makes an invitation ("shall we ..."). Composed from dictionary-verified words.

  2. بدك نتعشى سوا؟

    Biddak nitʿashsha sawa?

    Would you like to go to dinner with me?

    Usage

    Offer only once you know the person, and make it easy to say no.

    Grammar Note

    "Taʿashsha" means to have dinner. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

  3. انبسطت بمعرفتك

    Inbasaṭt bimaʿrifatak

    I am happy to meet you

    Usage

    "Inbasaṭt" means I enjoyed / I am glad. Spelling is the same to a woman.

    Grammar Note

    "Bi-" + "maʿrifatak" = "in knowing you". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

  4. انبسطت بوقتي معك

    Inbasaṭt b-waʾti maʿak

    I enjoy spending time with you

    Usage

    A warm remark after meeting.

    Grammar Note

    "Maʿ" + suffix = "with you". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

  5. ما بظن إنو نحنا مناسبين لبعض

    Mā baẓenn ennu neḥna mnāsbīn la-baʿḍ

    I don’t think we are compatible

    Usage

    A gentle way to decline.

    Grammar Note

    "Mā baẓenn ennu" = "I don’t think that". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

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