13 Phrases You’ll Always Hear At A Lebanese Family Gathering

Lebanese family gatherings are usually all about food, food, food, and talking. Here are only some of the things you’ll often hear: 1. “Salamto 3al kel?” Yes, mom. Thanks for making it hella awkward. 2. “Leh ma 7ada 3am yekol?” Granted, everyone would be knee-deep in all the masheweh. 3. “Da3fen(e) kteer” 4. “Nas7an(e) kteer” 5. “Aymtan 7a nefrak mennik/mennak?” 6. “Aymtan baddik/baddak tetkharaj/e?” 7. “Leh ma min shoufik/shoufak?” 8. “Ma fi 7adan heik heik?” 9. “Kabraneeeeen” Surprise! I grew in the past 4 years. 10. “Zakkerne shu bta3mel/bta3mleh” I’ve told you 45 times, but okay let’s feign interest once again. 11. “Ta3a/ta3e 3teeni bawse” 12. “Ma ma3ik/ma3ak 7a2 jeans mish mkhazza2?” Good one… 13. “Aymta badna na3mil jam3a 7ilwe?” Bitch, we’re not even done with this one.