8 words Lebanese use in perplexing situations

The Lebanese live in a constant state of confusion. 

Not too much of a surprise given the fact that we live in a country where a parliament extends its own term, garbage piles up on the streets and people celebrate every occasion with fireworks or even gunshots. 

To react to all the perplexity that surrounds us, we developed a few words that often help us vent and cope. 

Here are a few of them: 

We often say this when we're confused beyond words. 

Here's an example: 

Them: Scroll down any politician's Twitter feed.

You: Yiii...

This phrase is often used when something perplexing and unacceptable takes place.  

Here's an example: 

Them: Our parliament extended its own term again...

You: Inno walaw?!

This is often used when we're completely baffled by how expensive something is. 

Here's an example: 

Them: El bonjus at Cafematic is $5

You: Ouff.

This is our go-to word for when things just no longer make any sense. 

Here's an example: 

Them: Amir el Leil got the highest TV ratings last year

You: La wlo!

This is for when something's too mind-bending, we don't want to believe it's true. 

Here's an example: 

You: What was that loud bang? 

Them: Fireworks... exam results are out.

You: Bala Maze7!

This is for when something is unbelievably confusing. 

Here's an example: 

Them: She said she hates Lebanese food

You: Ma32oule? 

This is for when something is just too puzzling to even understand. 

Here's an example: 

Them: Your internet connection is slow because you're overusing it

You: Ma Fhemet!

This is for when our confusion levels hit their peak.

Here's an example: 

Them: The bride's dress is custom made; it cost $300,000.

You: La2, min 3a2lkon?