Meaning & Examples of "Bas"

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English

But

Egyptian

Bas (بس)

class

CONJUNCTION

Definition

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Except; apart from.

Examples

Arabizi

ana kont rayeh bas gheirt ra2yi.

Egyptian

أنا كنت رايح بس غيرت رأيي.

English

I was going but I changed my mind.

Arabizi

kollo ga ma3ada howa bas.

Egyptian

كله جه ماعدا هو بس.

English

Everyone came but him.

English

Only

Egyptian

Bas (بس)

class

ADVERB

Definition

And no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively; just.

Examples

Arabizi

Ana ma3aya 10 geneih bas.

Egyptian

أنا معايا 10 جنيه بس.

English

I only have 10 pounds.

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