Egyptian Proverbs and Sayings

Proverbs are often figurative formulas, expressing a truth of experience or advice of practical wisdom.

With this book, you will discover these truths and advice of Egyptian wisdom which will undoubtedly allow you to discover a glimpse of Egyptian culture.

Official Language of Egypt:

• Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the official language of Egypt.
  • It is used in formal settings such as government, media, education, and official documents.

Spoken Languages in Egypt:

1. Egyptian Arabic (Masri) - the most widely spoken dialect in everyday life.
   • It differs from Modern Standard Arabic in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
   • It's the main spoken language across urban and rural areas.
2. Sa'idi Arabic - spoken in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt).
   • A distinct dialect of Arabic, less mutually intelligible with Egyptian Arabic.
3. Bedouin Arabic dialects - spoken in the Sinai Peninsula and eastern deserts.
   • Includes dialects like those of the Ma?aza and Tarabin tribes.
4. Nubian languages - spoken in parts of southern Egypt, especially near the Sudanese border.
   • Includes Nobiin and Kenzi-Dongolawi.
5. Siwi (Berber language) - spoken by the Siwa Oasis population in the Western Desert.
   • A branch of the Berber languages (Amazigh).
6. Domari - spoken by the Dom people (similar to the Roma).
   • A language of Indo-Aryan origin, now very limited in use.
7. Foreign languages:
   • English - widely taught in schools and used in business, tourism, and higher education.
   • French - used less commonly, but still taught in some schools and used in certain professional contexts.

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