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أَكتَر وأقَلّ

More and less

How to say more or less of something

In this lesson, we'll focus on how to express "more" and "less" in colloquial Levantine Arabic. These expressions are useful in everyday conversations, whether you're negotiating, comparing, or simply talking about quantities and preferences.

The words "more" (اكتر) and "less" (اقل) are very common in Arabic and are used in various contexts. These words help you compare things, express preferences, or discuss quantities. You can use them with nouns, adjectives, or even verbs.

Keywords

  • adjective
  • adjective
  • adjective
  • adjective

Now, let's explore how these keywords can be used in common phrases. These phrases will help you ask for more or less of something, compare different things, and express preferences in a conversation.

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