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Nursing homes are so cruel. We just throw all the old guys in one neighborhood so they have their own little community. We call it "Old Kout" area. (old coot in American English=old codger for those in England):
In a country where young men and women sometimes marry without having met each other, you can get to know your seafood and poultry in a meet-and-greet before they're killed for your dinner:
In case your turkey needs a trim:
Possibly free delivery or is the food free if I 'arrive' there?:
Just in case there's someone who feels like commenting on how cruel I am and how these people are trying and I should give them credit since this isn't their language...blah, blah, blah... I suggest you take yourself to that "Anus hospital" in China and get that stick removed so you can laugh more:D
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Kout is the name of the old part of Hofuf. You can say that Kout was the heart of Hofuf. My whole family, and many of Hassawi big families, used to live there before moving in the recent years to the more modern areas of the city.
Just to elaborate a bit further...everone can see pictures of the actual old "kout" (meaning fort in Arabic) back in the days that Ahmed was talking about at http://www.outintheblue.com/Hofuf.htm . This particular "old Kout" is called Ibrahim's palace.
LOL-A lot of these signs seen in the region are free if you slap up the Coco-Cola or Nescafe or Nestle logos. I think that's one reason the signs are generally a bit 'off'.
Ehh....I think it is totally hilarious! I am not going to "critisize" you. :) I am American btw...not exactly a proud one but one nevertheless.
LOL!You must be having fun with all these *errors*. But as my grandfather would say when we asked him why he never learnt to speak any other language apart from arabic,he would say that it was not HIS language. :) sf
Cairogal, anon- most of these signs were taken in ONE afternoon. If I always had my camera with me at all times when I go out, it would be a goldmine. My eyes go straight to it having taught ESL.
SF- Your grandfather sounds like my American grandpa..same attitude different languages.
DAISY these made me laugh out loud in a very quiet staffroom and people were looking at me funny!
You beat me to it! I tried to take some pics of Arabish for my blog, but they were blurry because I was in a moving vehicle. I have one of an Ice Truck that was from the "Saudi Ice TUBE Factory". I always see the "Ceramic and MARBAL" stores. Let's not forget the "hair SALOON". So many!
When I was in the US learning English, I made more than a few big errors. One of the biggest was when I asked for a large 'Cock' in MacDonalds instead of a large "Coke". I also 'barked' my car.
Assalaamu alaikum,
Oh, yeah, I get a kick out of these, too. I was looking at a website for boat cruises yesterday, and they had all kinds of information about how many "path rooms" the boat has, and how it's great for "bartis"...
SSW, I've said it before and I'll keep saying it...you need to get syndicated!
I wish my driver (read husband) were not so conservative and allow me to take photos when we are out together. You are so correct in that one sees doozy's each and every day.
One of my favorites is when entering the ladies-only floor at Al-Memlika where you are greeted by the sign "Ladies, Remove Your Face!"
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Hema- get some work done and stop slacking off:)
Um Adam, Carol - just a tip for sneaky picture taking. Since there are people who tend to get a bit uptight at the sight of a camera, In crowded areas, I never hold it up to my eyes. Rather, I cup it between my hands, enfolded in my abaya with only the lens sticking out and I aim by looking at the view-screen so people aren't wise to what I'm doing. A cell-phone camera makes it even easier! Also, my husband blogs vicariously through me, he took most of the pictures out of his side of the car after I spotted them. He's not as timid about people seeing him taking the pics and I'm constantly reminding him of picture taking etiquette...like asking peoples permission and so forth.
Ann- For some reason I thought Kuwait would have less Arabish. I don't know why I thought that, perhaps I see it as more cosmopolitan than Al-Hassa.
Casmee- Dearborn!! There's a blast from the past for me. I used to go there to buy hijabs and baklava. It was the first time I'd seen women walking down the street wearing old-fashioned 'from-the-head abayas in the US. I don't remember seeing 'Arabish' signs but then again, I only passed through quickly. I did see plenty of "Spanglish" in other big cities which is just as interesting and "Chinglish" and "Arabish".
Your blog is very interesting and nourished with humor . I like it.
Being married to a Saudi I have come to find these "Arabish" words cute.
ابو شثيد
Your story reminds me of the practical joke my father in law, Saudi, and his friend played on another friend who had just come to the states.
The guy didnt know almost any English and my father in law and friend took him to the social security office to apply for his social security card.
They told him how to say it in English and he want up to the lady when it was his turn.
Problem is, my father in law being the pankster, told him to ask for a "Sexual Security Card". lol
Sunil- Welcome to my blog and thanks for the compliment:)
أبو سنانOh God! My husband will get a kick outta that one, it's hilarious!
LOL! Imagine it being said in a thick Khaliji accent........lol
OMG Thats soooo funny lool
Excuse me but this is way too much. You can't have me laughing like this, I'm gonna wake my husband up. I mean I'm shedding tears here. You are too much sis. Asalamualikum and happy Jummah :)
lalla mona, lianne- y'all come back now, y'hear
That's very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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