Wine & Spirits

1. ما نشربش خمر

   mā nesherb-sh khamr

   I don't drink wine

   Usage

   A gentle way to decline when wine or alcohol is offered; same for men and women.

   Grammar Note

   Negates "khamr" from a dictionary example about having a drink. A sentence assembled from attested words.

2. موش حلو برشة من فضلك

   mūsh ḥelw barsha min faḍlek

   Not too sweet, please

   Usage

   Asks for a less sweet drink or dessert.

   Grammar Note

   A "mūsh" in front negates an adjective sentence. A sentence assembled from attested words.

3. ننجم نذوق شوية؟

   nnajjem nedhūq shwiyya?

   Can I taste a little?

   Usage

   For tasting a drink or food at a shop or market.

   Grammar Note

   "Dhāq" is to taste. A sentence assembled from attested words.

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