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لا حاشا و ماشا

English translation: No, God (Heaven) forbid

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Arabic term or phrase:لا حاشا و ماشا
English translation:No, God (Heaven) forbid
Entered by: Arabic & More

15:41 Apr 16, 2015
Arabic to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Slang
Arabic term or phrase: لا حاشا و ماشا
This phrase appears in a text chat between two Egyptians. A is in Egypt while B is in Kuwait. A starts criticizing Kuwait, so B tells him to stop. Thank you to anyone who may be able to help.

A: انت متراقب وخايف
B: لا حاشا و ماشا
A: بس عرفتك
A: الكويت زي الفل عاشت الكويت
Arabic & More
Jordan
No, God (Heaven) forbid
Explanation:
No, God (Heaven) forbid

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Note added at 11 mins (2015-04-16 15:52:41 GMT)
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لا
No

حاشا وماشا

is an expression that is used to express a fervent wish that something does not happen
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Trans Master (X)
Egypt
Local time: 22:33
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Summary of answers provided
5 +3No, God (Heaven) forbid
Trans Master (X)
5No way
YousraElBaradie


  

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1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
No, God (Heaven) forbid


Explanation:
No, God (Heaven) forbid

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Note added at 11 mins (2015-04-16 15:52:41 GMT)
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لا
No

حاشا وماشا

is an expression that is used to express a fervent wish that something does not happen

Trans Master (X)
Egypt
Local time: 22:33
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Thank you for your help!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, TransMaster. Can you help break down the literal meaning as well?


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Khalid Idris
0 min
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agree  Ahmed Badawy: Fine!
3 mins
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agree  Osama Alnimer: I don't think this can be broken down; it's like translating an "iodim" into another language. This is why it's called slang.
9 hrs
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disagree  YousraElBaradie: a way of saying that you HOPE something does not happen (Which means you are afraid of its occurrence. Yet here is is some sort of a funny arrogance and pride) e.g: God forbid (that) his parents should ever find out.
11 hrs
agree  Waddah Fadl (X): Agree
1 day 1 hr
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
No way


Explanation:
Used to say no in a forceful way

This is a very common expression meaning this can never happen (in a pride and self confidence) .. As simple as it is

Example sentence(s):
  • -"Go on, lend me your bike." -"No way!"

    Reference: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/no-way
YousraElBaradie
Egypt
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Yousra.

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