| Used when you see s | Do make sure to memorize the proper responses to each expression; it can be quite awkward if someone tells you something nice and you don't know what to say back! " As it was first said by the prophet Muhammad, this expression is used by Muslims |
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| Can be used when someone congratulates you on any happy occassion a wedding, new baby, promotion, etc | It is lit up by its people You can also say "Menawwara" on its own to welcome someone anywhere |
" "Can you finish the report by Thursday? In Egypt, however, the commonly used expression for "How are you? " This is standard rather than colloquial, and would be a Muslim condolence.
16| " There are some variations on this expression; you can add:• ," which all have words from the s-l-m root | Also, I gave everything in the masculine form, just because it's easier than including the feminine and plural forms for everything |
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| " The first option is more standard, the second is more colloquial | if God wills This is used a lot, anytime you talk about something taking place in the future |
" This is used much like the English "Thank you, you're too kind.
1| On that basis, it could be viewed as sacriligeous; some would say that everyone only lives their alloted lifespan, and God doesn't cut anyone's life shorter than it's meant to be | It's like saying, "Wow, how beautiful! They are followed by condolences used specifically by Muslims and Christians |
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| to wish them the same good fortune | And your hand Used to thank a cook for a great meal, or more generally to thank someone for a present |
" The first option is more standard, the second is more colloquial.
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