Blowing on Yogurt and Other Egyptian Arabic Expressions

<b>A lively and informative collection of fifty common Egyptian colloquial expressions and proverbs, this book is must for learners of Arabic, language enthusiasts, and lovers of the country and its culture</b><br><br><span>The idioms in this small, yet mighty, linguistic treasure trove have been put together to showcase the use of the Egyptian word </span><i>illi</i><span>, in itself a fascinating anomaly of the language as the only relative pronoun that exists in this dialect. Organized around their day-to-day linguistic function, each expression includes the original Arabic, a translation, an English equivalent or explanation, as well as whimsical illustrations.</span><br><br><span>This book covers a wide array of meanings and contexts—packed full of expressions that will console, threaten, encourage, and much more—and is sure to entertain and inform both lovers of language and Egypt enthusiasts.</span>