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إِلّا إذا

Unless - إلا إذا

How to use the word unless in various situations

Today, we will learn how to use the phrase "unless" (إِلّا إذا) in colloquial Levantine Arabic. This phrase is very useful for everyday conversations when you want to specify conditions or exceptions.

The word "unless" in Arabic is "إِلّا إذا" (illa iza). It's used to indicate that something will happen only if a certain condition is met. This lesson will focus on some keywords and phrases that will help you understand and use this phrase correctly.

Keywords

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Now, let's look at some phrases using "الا اذا" (unless). These phrases will help you see how to incorporate this phrase into your daily conversations.

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