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الله يلعن زمن المشي الكلب من قدام

interjection

LanguageLevantine Arabic (Lebanon)

Meaning
  1. "May God curse the time when the dog walks in front" (possible interpretation: conveying frustration or disapproval of a situation where things are out of order or where those who are deemed less capable or unworthy (symbolized by the "dog") are leading or in positions of prominence)
  2. May God curse the time when the dog walks in front
  3. An expression of frustration used when people who are seen as unworthy are in positions of power or leadership.
Examples

الله يلعن زمن المشي الكلب من قدام، شوف مين صار المدير!

May God curse the time when the dog walks in front; look at who became the manager!

Part of speechinterjection

Usage noteThis is a strong expression of disapproval regarding the reversal of roles or unfair social order.

Status: Adapted from Wikidata lexemes — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.