{"id":9376,"date":"2018-08-16T05:59:09","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T05:59:09","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2018-08-16T05:59:09","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T05:59:09","slug":"10-hilarious-arabic-english-translations-that-make-you-lol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/inspo\/best-of\/10-hilarious-arabic-english-translations-that-make-you-lol\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Hilarious Arabic To English Translations That Will Make You LOL"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Arabic language proves to be one of the world’s most complex language and it’s easy to understand why…multiple words can mean the same thing and single words can mean multiple things.<\/p>\n

And if you’ve ever tried to translate some Arabic sayings to your friends, then you’ve probably already realised that some don’t translate well, which eventually leads to an hour long explanation sesh. Awks, right?<\/p>\n

Here are ten of the most bizzare but hilarious Arabic translations that no one gets.<\/p>\n

1. Sha3ar banat = Girl’s hair<\/h3>\n

If that translation isn’t weird enough, it’s known as Gazal Banat = Girl’s flirt in some countries. <\/p>\n

You probably always thought this to yourself when getting packs of this cotton-candy dessert from street vendors in your country.<\/p>\n

Not to mention that every kid on the block would run at the sound of the bell coming around the corner but this candy’s name definitely leaves many with unanswered questions – and no one knows where it came from.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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2. Umm Ali = Ali’s mother<\/h3>\n

This signature Arabic dessert will be present at every occasion – wedding, baby shower, graduation etc… so expect to ask for Ali’s mother (the dessert and not the person) when you’re craving something sweet.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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3. Ma2loube – Upside down<\/h3>\n

A Levantine rice dish filled with meat and vegetables, this dish’s name probably comes from the way it is cooked and served.<\/p>\n

A deep-pot is filled with rice and meat and slowly cooked for hours and the best part is when you flip it upside down to reveal a cake made of rice goodness. (Yum, we’re feeling hungry. Check out these 7 Dubai Spots to Get an Awesome Meal<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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4. Btayer El 3a2l – Makes your mind fly<\/h3>\n

If you’ve ever listened to your friends or family describe something as “amazing” or “out of this world” then you’ve definitely heard this phrase thrown around.<\/p>\n

Literally means to make your mind fly, try saying this to describe something you’re really excited about and watch the confused looks you’ll probs get. (Now take a look at the 9 Pie Charts That Sum Up Expat Life in Dubai<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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