Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Arabic term or phrase:
عليه العوض و منه العوض
English translation:
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away
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Ala Rabie
May 25, 2006 14:02
18 yrs ago
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Arabic term
منة العوض و عليه العوض
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منة العوض و عليه العوض
Its a phrase often used in Egypt.
Its a phrase often used in Egypt.
Proposed translations
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| 5 +6 | The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away |
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The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away
This is the proper English equivalent.
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Note added at 7 mins (2006-05-25 14:09:15 GMT)
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Although I do not recommend it at all, you may replace 'the Lord' with 'Allah' if you are not comfortable with the original term.
But again, I do not recommend it at all; this is a proverb, and it should be used as-is.
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Note added at 7 mins (2006-05-25 14:09:15 GMT)
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Although I do not recommend it at all, you may replace 'the Lord' with 'Allah' if you are not comfortable with the original term.
But again, I do not recommend it at all; this is a proverb, and it should be used as-is.
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