Usages of شوي
بعد شوي انا سكرت الباب وفتحت الشباك.
A little later, I closed the door and opened the window.
اذا ما انت فاضي هلا، استنى شوي.
If you are not free now, wait a little.
الجامعة بعيدة شوي، بس محطة الباص قريبة من الشغل.
The university is a little far, but the bus stop is close to work.
اذا الباص متاخر، استنى شوي بالمحطة.
If the bus is late, wait a little at the station.
هاد المحل يلي جنب البنك غالي شوي.
This shop that is next to the bank is a little expensive.
سعر القهوة بالمطعم غالي شوي.
The price of coffee at the restaurant is a little expensive.
انا بعرف عربي شوي، بس ما بعرف انجليزي منيح.
I know a little Arabic, but I do not know English well.
بدي مساعدة بالمطار، لانه رحلتي بعد شوي.
I need help at the airport, because my flight is soon.
امي كانت مريضة مبارح، واليوم لسه تعبانة شوي.
My mother was sick yesterday, and today she is still a little tired.
المستشفى بعيد شوي، بس في باص بيروح عالمستشفى.
The hospital is a little far, but there is a bus that goes to the hospital.
بعد شوي اجت زبونة جديدة وسألت اذا الطابور غالبا طويل بهالوقت.
A little later a new female customer came and asked if the line is usually long at this time.
لما بكون زعلان، بحب كون لحالي شوي.
When I am upset, I like to be alone for a while.
حضرتك اذا كنت مستعجل، فيك ترجع بعد شوي لما يوصل دورك.
If you are in a hurry, you can come back a little later when your turn comes.
هالكتاب منيح، بس غالي شوي.
This book is good, but a little expensive.
امي حطت بيض وجبنة بالفرن مع شوي ملح.
My mother put eggs and cheese in the oven with a little salt.
بعد شوي طلع البيض من الفرن، واكلناه مع جبنة وملح.
A little later, the eggs came out of the oven, and we ate them with cheese and salt.
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