NOT ALL EGYPTIAN FAMILIES ARE LIKE THIS!! Yes, in colloquial Arabic (at least here in Egypt) we can use masculine form to address feminine as an endearment. This is why I wanted to include it right after Hayati. We are ultimately united under the promise of utmost care for one another. I say all this to emphasize how little I could be considered as a 'worldly' guy, multi-cultural, all those similar phrases. hi Donavon,honestly most of what you've said is right, i have been in relation with latin american girl, everything was good till the point that i was about to put rings of engagment for her, her environment ruined everything only two months before my visit date, it was like everything gone crazy and they (i mean her family) intended to ruin everything very fast before i come for her, they forced her to leave her religion (islam) that she has chosed (((voluntary))) before i told her that i want to marry her, they are catholics, her environment is brutal stinky, i don't know how western people accept to live so, anyhow what happened has happened but i learned something that it doesn't matter your language it doesn't matter the country, it only matters how realy every partener wish to make it successful, no matter the material no matter the place no matter the people, it only matters you and her, ONLY! I really look forward to get an answer from you! terms of endearment for children - Alex Becker Marketing Whether its during a catch-up over dinner or a breakfast business meeting, affectionate monikers are exchanged between friends and colleagues in a way that wouldnt perhaps be appropriate in western countries. Both terms also carry weight spiritually, with Muslims encouraged to call fellow adherents brother or sister. YWIxYzdiYjhhMGE3NzFhOGU3OGE4MmNlYWY0YzA3N2ZhNjE4MDhlM2EwZTU2 Ever seen "Facial Abuse'? Meaning "my brother" and "my sister" respectively, this descriptor is bigger than family. NmZhZjU0NzlmZjViNzBlZTRiM2NmNzdkNDExM2FjOTg5MjRhNGMzYmJkYTJj Beta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translation, How to wish someone a happy Eid: here are six greetings other than Eid Mubarak. There is too much differences between us specially the religion, culture and lifestyle but at least we know how to deal with that all.Anyways thanks!Very nice story mabrook!! Hi, what are some terms of endearment for a baby in Arabic? There grab a care advantage, talking ask her father, to a collar of this pet. Beautiful right? It is no wonder this term is used in Arabic soap operas in either romantic exchanges or scenes when a partner begs for forgiveness. NGFlOWZhNWNlZDYyMDE2NTQwNjliNmJjNWIxODY3NmRhZmU1ZTBiM2Y5YjI4 My family criticized the hell out of me for my decision to marry this girl. I was lucky enough to have a rare instance where her father gave me his approval even though I didnt have an apartment or a stable job at the time but this was only after I explained my short to mid-term plans in extreme detail. It is very true and balanced analysis. Lesson learned: Being in a relationship with someone who doesnt speak your language really teaches you a lot about properly expressing yourself in their tongue. It simply means my love or my darling. She plays sport, goes on trips, make choices in life. Thanks for your experience,Now I fall in love with 1 Egyptian guy,,of course he can't speak English,,This is big problem for communicate ..I am Thailandia and also I cant speak English well.Our relation ship only He will hold my hand and hug me some timeeven kiss we are nevermostly we met each other in Shopping mall and talking by 25 percent of IEnglish and 10 percent in Arabic.What's going on?? Good luck next time. I bought my girlfriend the dibla but never made it as far as the khaatim. 3. I found out that most of the mothers in Egypt are controlling their sons and their husbands which is really ridiculous but I can realize that most of the Egyptians currently they go for Moroccan or Russian and polish women! i'm egyptian & i don't think i'll ever love some girl that much that make me endure all of that family shit :D. Im Egyptian, spent my whole life growing up there and my whole family is Egyptian and this is a very one sided view. As an Arabic learner, you most likely wont be addressing your family in Arabic, but its good to be familiar with how native Arabic speakers address their families so you can better comprehend their speech. :@. I am continually learning Arabic; this started from the moment we met. I was never baptized and was raised without religion; though it was always "known" that we were Methodist should anyone ever ask. This is especially interesting as most intercultural experiences of this kind, that I heard of, are about a european woman and a man from that part of the world. Being a Muslim, I found it a nice place to live. I just wanted to say that's not what all egyptians are like. how old was she anyway? Egyptian girls have no emotions they just look for another daddy Who can buy her whatever she wants and act as a magic lamb for her dreams. my boyfriend proposed three years ago and they refused him after that interview =D even my dad asked him about what the father of his grand father was doing. there are other places, decent restaurants in Zamalek, clubs in Mohandesin and Ma3adi and other places in New Cairo. Are you going to eat all the food, fatty? I'm trying to learn Arabic but I doubt i'll ever be as good at Arabic as he is in English. These muslims especially from egypt and Saudi Arabia and South Asia are very conservative. He has been married to Leah since October 2000. The word is directly translated to myeye and although it might not sound romantic, it really means a lot to your loved ones. I learnt my lesson the hard way. For the rest, read this for an explanation.). I think you got involved with a very conservative Egyptian family, but that's not at all how it usually is. Our relationship was entirely through my second language, Arabic. You're right about the materialistic aspect, but I will also say that it works the same way the Western world does: new money is flashy, while old money would likely appreciate things and play down their luck (for fear of the evil eye, etc). I think so I will also face same scenario like ya I am in love with girl from cairo ( egypt) ..we started talking on fb year ago..I am planning to meet with her next year she also agreed on it..she is girl of very nice nature,cute,sweet, loving caring all things good about her :) She has very good loving friends and very good family and she passes her most of time in college attending lectures,back to home, cooking cleaning etcI am afraid if tomorrow we agreed ro marriage will she leave egypt for me or she n her parents will only agree if I settle with her in egypt? 10 Odd Terms Of Endearment From Around The World - Listverse Rather than the usual, general topics of conversation when you stay with a host family, we were discussing our future together, all our engagement and wedding arrangements, our political and religious views, our feelings and so on. The moon is often used as a symbol of beauty. 1. Ma biche 24. At her wedding she cried her eyes out while her family took pictures. Now, this may differ for others but in my situation I was told to dress nice, come to their home and sit down for a lengthy interview about myself, my plans and my intentions with the mans daughter. "Jenta mi/gutten min" is also common, but for the most part, people make up their own names. Most of the time he takes things the wrong way and does not understand how I am feeling. I am German, but I was married 17 years to a South Italian woman. looooooool %90 of people here believe that women must get married early and stay at home.They do not accept the fact that im too ambitious to be married :s and trust me when i say i won't get married to an egyptian guy they are so boring&too much controlling.I'm not finishing my masters to stay at home! My husband did not get me any Gold, only a ring for a modest price, my father bought me the flat where we live in Egypt, yet the inquiries about his work and future perspective were important for the family to assure them I am not going to be abducted by a foreigner who will kindap the children and take refuge in their embassy (unfortuantely this happens sometime as well). Hes so quick witted. For me is enough to look in her eyes to know why. Mimmo - "Child" Polpetto - "Meatball" All these are in the masculine "o" ending - you can change the "o" to an "a" to make it a feminine word when talking to girls. Arabic terms of endearment? : r/learn_arabic - Reddit i really lmao i`m egyptian 2 and seeing what we do in foreigner`s eyes was awesome like seeing it for the first time i really felt like living with u PS: what a shame egyptian girls r great in bed :D just kidding :P. poor boy :P im so thankful for living outside egypt!! Unfortunately I belong to a country where "5 years engagement" and "40 year old virgin" are not comedy movies, but they are sad facts. Kudos to you though for giving it a try, most men would run screaming and thank you for emphasizing that this is your experience and it may not be everyone else's. kantmarg 3 yr. ago It makes me feel disgusted to be honest. Waiting for so long or destroing someone else's hopes, need to gain a lot before marrying instead of building the future together, buying so much gold while other investments would make more sense Why does this system still work when it is difficult and mainly unpleasant for both sides? I went through a very similar one.My ex boyfriend is deaf, I am hearing, and I was learning sign language when I met him. hop u found love and happens some where else. *You have to give and not expecting anything back. By the wayif memory servesI'm still waiting to hear more about the girlfriend that almost got stuck in Turkey. I am sorry to hear about your heartbreaking experiance, especially that money was the cause. ,,, it is heartbreaking that although i am an independent grown up woman, i cant make the choice of my life, and cant choose my life's partner,, even if we ended up divorced one day then at least i would have tried, but it is extremely unfair to just let go of my love and he is a very good person just because my father and brother doesnt agree :( the saddest part is that my twin brother is married to his love, a Russian white non-muslim woman :D ,,and no one said a word to him :( ,,, to be honest, i am thinking of running away and marrying him abroad,,,it is my life ,,and i dont want to spend my years with someone else who i dont really love, and keep missing and secretly loving my man :(. MzZiNDRiNGZkNjBjZDY2OWIyZmMxMTI1MzVlMDE3N2NhMWZiMTYwM2I2NGYw She was a nurse. Still you fill find people from upper classes still sticking to requsting Gold (or dimonds actually) and insisting on lots of materialistic arrangements.