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بالعاني

[b‿ɪl.ʕaː.ni]

adv

LanguageMoroccan Arabic (Morocco)

Meaning
  1. intentionally, on purpose
  2. jokingly
  3. Doing something knowing the outcome, or doing it as a joke.
Examples

درتها بالعاني باش نضحكك.

I did it on purpose to make you laugh.

Pronunciationb‿ɪl.ʕaː.ni

Part of speechadv

Usage noteThis can also mean doing something as a joke, depending on the tone of voice.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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