{"id":650,"date":"2024-08-13T09:02:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T09:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=650"},"modified":"2024-10-09T13:10:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T13:10:59","slug":"why-is-al-yad-the-hand-so-common-in-the-damascene-dialect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/650\/why-is-al-yad-the-hand-so-common-in-the-damascene-dialect\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is &#8216;Al Yad&#8217; (The Hand) So Common in the Damascene Dialect?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Th<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Damascus_Arabic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e Damascene\u00a0dialect<\/a> is rich with expressions and phrases that creatively incorporate the word &#8220;Yad&#8221; which means &#8220;hand&#8221; to describe various characters and behaviors. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/tag\/damascus_heritage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">examples<\/a> of these phrases and their meanings:<\/p>    <div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/3BWwlMpT6TMAAAAM\/pitowontwt-talking-with-hands.gif\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-eedo-khadra-his-hand-is-green\">1. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Khadra&#8221; (His hand is green):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This phrase is to describe someone who has a talent for planting, and whose land always yields a good crop. It describes a successful and fortunate person.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-eedo-beida-his-hand-is-white\">2. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Beida&#8221; (His hand is white):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is about a generous person who is always willing to help others and is known for their kindness and goodwill.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-eedo-maska-his-hand-is-tight\">3. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Maska&#8221; (His hand is tight):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This refers to a stingy person who is reluctant to spend money.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-eedo-taileh-his-hand-gets-far\">4. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Taileh&#8221; (His hand gets far):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This phrase describes someone with influence and power, especially in government or a high position.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-eedo-wasleh-his-hand-reaches-far\">5. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Wasleh&#8221; (His hand reaches far):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is to describe someone with strong connections who can achieve difficult things thanks to their network.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-eedo-taweeleh-his-arm-is-long\">6. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Taweeleh&#8221; (His arm is long):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This describes a person who harms others around him, whether through words or actions.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-eedo-khafifeh-his-hand-is-light\">7. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Khafifeh&#8221; (His hand is light):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This phrase is to describe a sneaky or very skilled person in their work, someone who takes something without anyone noticing.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-eedo-mabkhusheh-his-hand-is-punctured\">8. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Mabkhusheh&#8221; (His hand is punctured):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This describes a spendthrift who doesn\u2019t manage their money well and spends it quickly.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-eedo-faroutiyeh-his-hand-is-a-whip\">9. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Faroutiyeh&#8221; (His hand is a whip):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This phrase is for someone whose punch is powerful and painful, often used metaphorically for someone strong in a fight.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-eedo-a-albou-his-hand-on-his-heart\">10. <strong>&#8220;Eedo A Albou&#8221; (His hand on his heart):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is about someone who is very fearful and always anxious.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-eedo-wel-kaf-his-hand-and-the-slap\">11. &#8220;<strong>Eedo Wel Kaf&#8221; (His hand and the slap):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This describes a hot-tempered person who is hard to reason with.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-eedi-b-hal-o-my-hand-in-his-throat\">12. <strong>&#8220;Eedi B Hal&#8217;o&#8221; (My hand in his throat):<\/strong><\/h4>    <p> This refers to someone you&#8217;ve spent on, bought gifts for, and invited many times.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-eedi-bzanarak-my-hand-is-on-your-belt\">13. <strong>&#8220;Eedi Bzanarak&#8221; (My hand is on your belt):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is a way of asking for help or quick support from someone.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-eid-mn-wara-w-eid-mn-edam-a-hand-from-behind-and-a-hand-from-in-front\">14. <strong>&#8220;Eid Mn Wara W Eid Mn Edam&#8221; (A hand from behind and a hand from in front):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is about someone who is broke, with absolutely nothing left.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-jayi-aam-ylawlheh-b-ideih-he-came-with-his-hands-swinging\">15. <strong>&#8220;Jayi Aam ylawlheh B\u2019ideih&#8221; (He came with his hands swinging):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is for someone who returns empty-handed from a trip or errand.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-eidak-wa-ma-taatik-your-hand-and-whatever-it-gets-you\">16. <strong>&#8220;Eidak Wa Ma Taatik&#8221; (Your hand and whatever it gets you):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is a threatening phrase. It implies that the person is powerless to do anything, meaning &#8220;Try it and see what happens.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-eedo-satieh-his-hand-is-firm\">17. <strong>&#8220;Eedo Satieh&#8221; (His hand is firm):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This describes someone whose strike is strong and effective.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-eidi-ala-eidak-my-hand-on-your-hand\">18. <strong>&#8220;Eidi Ala Eidak&#8221; (My hand on your hand):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This phrase expresses readiness to work together.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-eidi-ala-rasak-my-hand-on-your-head\">19. <strong>&#8220;Eidi Ala Rasak&#8221; (My hand on your head):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This is a way of making an oath, ensuring that one is telling the truth.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-hattet-eidak-aal-jereh-you-put-your-hand-on-the-wound\">20. <strong>&#8220;Hattet Eidak Aal Jereh&#8221; (You put your hand on the wound):<\/strong> <\/h4>    <p>This phrase is when someone pinpoints the exact problem or diagnoses it correctly.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>These expressions reflect the rich heritage and authentic spirit of the Damascene dialect, adding a special flavor to conversations among people, which is why it&#8217;s important to keep them alive.<\/p>    <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Damascene\u00a0dialect is rich with expressions and phrases that creatively incorporate the word &#8220;Yad&#8221; which means &#8220;hand&#8221; to describe various characters and behaviors. 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