قولين يا الله

English translation: Say ´ God Willing´

08:17 Mar 14, 2018

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Arabic term or phrase: قولين يا الله

Said just before wishing someone good luck.

Maureen Millington-Brodie KudoZ activity Questions: 430 (9 open) (4 without valid answers) (19 closed without grading) Answers: 1190 United Kingdom
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English translation:Say ´ God Willing´

Explanation:
It is said to a woman before embarking on something , a journey, a task.
Pragmatically it means let´s start or go ahead ! This is spoken in parts of Syria like Deir Elzor and Daraa

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Mohammed Lafi
Germany

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Great explanation, thank you!
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Summary of answers provided

Say ´ God Willing´

Mohammed Lafi

God willing / Hopefully

Ayman Massoud

Answers

6 mins confidence:

God willing / Hopefully

Explanation:
^^

Ayman Massoud
Egypt
Local time: 20:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 12

1 hr confidence:

Say ´ God Willing´

Explanation:
It is said to a woman before embarking on something , a journey, a task.
Pragmatically it means let´s start or go ahead ! This is spoken in parts of Syria like Deir Elzor and Daraa

Mohammed Lafi
Germany
Works in field
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 4

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Great explanation, thank you!

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