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دعا

[dʕa]

verb

LanguageMoroccan Arabic (Morocco)

Meaning
  1. to call upon God, to pray
  2. to sue (to file a legal action)
  3. to sue
  4. To file a legal action against someone in court.
Examples

دعاوني فالمحكمة على قبل مضاربة السيمانة الفايتة.

They sued me in court for last week's fight.

Pronunciationdʕa

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis word also carries the meaning of praying or calling upon God.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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