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The Egyptian notebook

Language, culture
& everyday Egypt.

A journal for the curious.
Explore the words we use, the places we gather, and the stories that make a culture.

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CAIRO, IN THE EVERYDAY · An editorial illustration
The opening story / Egyptian Arabic

Beyond the textbook, Egyptian Arabic belongs to greetings, kitchens and conversations. Here is a thoughtful place to begin.

Read the story ↗

A few words go a long way.

The expression notebook ↗
Words & expressions

ahlan

A warm hello. A welcome in.

أهلاً
Words & expressions

yalla

Let’s go. Let’s begin.

يلا
Words & expressions

maalesh

It’s okay. Never mind.

معلش

From the journal

All stories ↗

Follow your curiosity.

The reference shelves
Egyptian Arabic02Words & Expressions03Culture01Food & Daily Life01Places02History & Traditions01