If you ever visited or lived in Egypt, you would’d know that certain hand gestures have to complement certain expressions. Well, here are the most frequently used ones:
The “Osbor Shwaya”
Patience is a virtue my friend, and when the fingers are cupped together and the hand is slowly swinging up and down, know that patience is required of you.
The “Maalish Da3wa”
This gesture involves raising one hand up to indicate that you have no business with whatever situation that is at hand.
The “Yalahwy”
The shocked expression, often expressed with a gentle slam to the chest by the inside of the hand.
The “Oxom Bellah”
The First Warning! gesture used to mean “I swear to God” and best beware! Be very careful when it’s to expressed to you.
The “2aad Keda”
Usually used to express how big something is by placing your hand on your forearm to convey some sort of measurement or length.
The “Fee Eh?”
The “What’s going on?”or “What’s happening?” usually conveyed with confusion.
The “Magnoon enta wall eh?”
“Are you crazy?” is usually expressed by twisting the hand near the head area to convey a serious gesture.
The “Men 3enaya”
The “It’s my pleasure” gesture usually expressed by gently pressing the index finger underneath each eye once.