In Egypt We say

In Egypt We say

In Egypt We say

A personal Publication

Introduction

A personal publication displaying my family history, common cultural phrases and idioms in the Arabic language.

A personal publication displaying my family history, common cultural phrases and idioms in the Arabic language.

A personal publication displaying my family history, common cultural phrases and idioms in the Arabic language.


This publication in progress, working with my family to properly translate the phrases into Arabic. Placeholder Arabic text is currently being used.

This publication in progress, working with my family to properly translate the phrases into Arabic. Placeholder Arabic text is currently being used.

Project Solution

Project Solution

I collected images from around the 1960's - 70's of my family and their friends. I then took common Arabic sayings I heard growing up and displayed their english translations.

For example, one of my favourites;
In Egypt we don't say 'you are beautiful' we say 'just like the moon'.