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Some of these words sound strange if you\u2019re not from Syria, but for people in Damascus, they\u2019re part of everyday conversations. Here are some popular Damascene expressions and what they mean:<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-funny-amp-weird-damascene-words\">Funny &amp; Weird Damascene Words<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Ekhtof Rejlak<\/strong><br>Means: Come quickly.<br>Example: \u201cEkhtof rejlak and come here, I need to tell you something.\u201d<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.png 299w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-166x250.png 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Fazz Asabi<\/strong><br>Means: He annoyed or irritated me.<br>Example: \u201c fazz asabi when he said that.\u201d<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Aynak Kent Aynak<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Means: You said something that upset me directly.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Aam Yekhfeq w Yesfeq<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Means: Someone keeps going back and forth to the same place.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Yehla wabrk<\/strong><br>A sarcastic negative phrase said about someone.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Aadmo Tari<\/strong><br>Means: Someone is still young and inexperienced.<br>Example: \u201cDon\u2019t pressure him too much, Aadmo teri.\u201d<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Shu Jab La Jab<\/strong><br>Used when comparing two very different things or people.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Eh Dhak B &#8216;abbak<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Means: Be thankful or consider yourself lucky.<br>Example: \u201cEh Eh Dhak B &#8216;abbak, they didn\u2019t stop you at the checkpoint.\u201d<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong><strong>Asaret Mekhi<\/strong><br><\/strong>Means: I tried really hard to remember something.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1.png 287w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1-179x250.png 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Hashak w Labek<\/strong><br>Used to describe heavy fighting with hitting and kicking.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Latilak<\/strong><br>Means: Someone hates you and is waiting for revenge.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Nos Nses<\/strong><br>Used to make fun of someone or make them feel small.<br>Example: \u201cWho do you think you are? You nos nses.\u201d<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u062e\u0646\u0627\u0642\u0629 \u0627\u0628\u0648 \u0633\u0627\u0637\u0648\u0631 \u0648\u0627\u0628\u0648 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0627\u0631 \u0645\u0639 \u0627\u0628\u0648 \u0634\u0647\u0627\u0628 \u0648\u0645\u0641\u0627\u062c\u0623\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u062f\u0639\u0634\u0631\u064a \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude31\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mTwJfBLND2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>La Bihesh Wla Binesh<\/strong><br>Means: Someone with no opinion or influence.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Elly Bali Balak<\/strong><br>A secret way to talk about someone without saying their name.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Kenne Kennak<\/strong><br>Means: I\u2019m just like you.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Elmi Elmak<\/strong><br>Means: I know as much as you do.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Sedd Hal&#8217;ak \/ Sedd Bozak<\/strong><br>Different ways to say: \u201cShut up.\u201d<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Debsatna Mra\u2019a<\/strong><br>Said when someone is struggling financially, usually while bargaining.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Ma Wataaki<\/strong><br>Means: The place, food, or vibe didn\u2019t suit you.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Shu Ada Ma Bada<\/strong><br>Means: Things changed suddenly between people.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Ayno Naqra<\/strong><br>Said about someone who looks sick or a woman who may be pregnant.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong><strong>Aam Yeqtosh w Yshlah<\/strong><br><\/strong>Means: Talking randomly without making sense.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Aam Ytoteh Bi Ideh<\/strong><br>Said about someone coming empty-handed.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Sanjaa Ared<\/strong><br>Said about someone who always gets in your way.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>So\u2026 how many of these Damascene words did you already know? <\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/780\/syrian-proverbs-youll-only-hear-in-damascus\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Iconic Syrian Proverbs from the Streets of Damascus\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a;\">                 <h3>                     More Like This                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-250x166.jpeg\" alt=\"Iconic Syrian Proverbs from the Streets of Damascus\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Iconic Syrian Proverbs from the Streets of Damascus<\/h2>                                                                             <p>We\u2019ve gathered some of the most famous Syrian Damascene proverbs and their meanings for you.<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Damascene dialect is full of funny and unique expressions and words that make it special. Some of these words sound strange if you\u2019re not from Syria, but for people in Damascus, they\u2019re part of everyday conversations. Here are some popular Damascene expressions and what they mean: Funny &amp; Weird Damascene Words Ekhtof RejlakMeans: Come [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8557,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[59],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-8560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bil-shami","tag-damascus_heritage"],"authorship":[11],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Funny &amp; Weird Damascene Words Only People from Damascus Understand &#187; This is Dimashq<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Damascene dialect is full of funny and unique expressions and words that make it special. 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