We've all heard our fair share of famous Arab sayings. Some are witty, some are funny and others are insightful to a degree that certainly guarantees this:
No matter what life throws at you, there's always a saying to save the day and perfectly guide you through it all.
1. When you’re having a bad day
El Sabr Mofta7 El Faraj.
A saying to remind us all that patience is key when things aren't going our way.
2. When you're always running late
Kel Te2kheere Fiha Kheere.
When everything seems to be taking forever to work out, keep repeating this Arab saying in your head: in every delay there must be something good.
3. When people ask very personal questions
Elli malaksh fi malaksh da3wa bi.
It's basically our version of 'none of your business'.
4. When someone tries to tell you what to do
Kol wa7ed yenam 3al ganb elli yraya7o.
Tell them to let you sleep on your preferred side of the bed. Wait, what?
5. When nothing in life is going your way
Naseebek 7a yseebik.
Fret not, because someday your naseeb (luck) will come.
6. When you feel all alone in your struggles
Kelna bil hawa sawa.
Don't you worry, we're all in this together.
7. When you're worried about your spending habits
Esref ma fil jayb ya2teek ma fil ghayb.
According to this Arab saying if you spend all the money you've got on hand, more will pop out of no where.
Sounds like a good plan, no?
8. When it's the end of the month and you're broke
Kel shi bi balesh katter minno.
Make use of every bargain out there and get your hands on anything that's free.
Tough times call for extreme measures.