How to say “four o’clock” in Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi): l’arba

Quick Answer & Pronunciation Breakdown

In Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi / Derja), the word for “four o’clock” is l’arba.

Arabic Script: أرْبْعَةْ

Part of Speech: Noun

Arabizi / Chat Spellings: l’arba, larba, arbä, arba, arb3, arb3a, 2rb3a, arbäa

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How to Pronounce Each Sound

• ’ (ء / ع) — Glottal stop or brief vocal pause, like the catch in the middle of 'uh-oh'. Example: me’aza
• r (ر) — Tapped or rolled 'r' with the tip of the tongue. Example: ras

Found in Tounsi in Black & White (26. Time (Waqt), p. 121) by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres.