15 Lies Lebanese People Love To Tell

Live, love, lie. The true Lebanese motto. Masters of discretion and deception, the people of these 10,452 lands have long developed and sharpened the art of lying amidst their towns and cities. If you are lucky enough to be Lebanese, or have ever talked to a Lebanese person, here are some of the most common lies you must’ve heard

1. El wade3 mnee7

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2. Eh akid badde rou7 yalla 7keene men chouf

3. Khalas batal yefro2 ma3 el balad ma behemne wallah

4. Ana men Beirut

99% of those who answer ana men Beirut to enta men wen are not saying the truth.

5. Eh tnaynetna ararna enno khalas bekaffe

No mutual break up has ever occurred on Lebanese territories

6. 3ade mish hal2ad

In whatever context, it’s not 3ade and it is hal2ad.

7. Badde 5 mins

You’re wrapped up in a towel on your bed. It’s at least a 35 minute drive.

8. Sorry kenet kteer mashghoul

I stared at your text for 6 hours then just hid in the bathroom.

9. Ana self-made entrepreneur

Hi papi

10. Ah eh howe, la2 mish sem3een fi

Do not check their Instagram search history.

11. Eh 3ade ahle chill

WAYNEK? WAYNAK? WAYNKON?

12. 3am fakker a3mel master’s soon khalas

13. 7elwe el 7ayet hon akid ma badde hejer

14. Bta3ref hek mabsout bel hejra ma shte2et la Lebnen

15. Kelo rawa2