حضرتك ممكن تستناني عند المدخل؟ انا على السطح دلوقتي.

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Breakdown of حضرتك ممكن تستناني عند المدخل؟ انا على السطح دلوقتي.

• ال: the
• دلوقتي: now
• حضرتك: you (polite)

Questions & Answers about حضرتك ممكن تستناني عند المدخل؟ انا على السطح دلوقتي.

What does حضرتك mean here?

In Egyptian Arabic, حضرتك is a polite way to say you. It adds respect, similar to speaking a bit more formally or courteously in English.

It originally comes from the idea of your presence, but in everyday speech it simply functions as a respectful you.

Is حضرتك used for a man or a woman?

It can be used for either.

In normal spelling, it is usually written the same way: حضرتك.

In pronunciation, it is usually:

• ḥaḍritak when addressing a man
• ḥaḍritik when addressing a woman

Arabic script often does not show those short final vowels, so the written form looks the same.

Why use حضرتك if تستناني already means you wait for me?

Because the verb already contains the subject you, but حضرتك adds politeness and emphasis.

So:

• ممكن تستناني؟ = Could you wait for me?
• حضرتك ممكن تستناني؟ = a more polite Could you wait for me, please?

This is very common in Arabic: the subject can be understood from the verb, but a separate word is added for tone or clarity.

What does ممكن mean in this sentence?