Usages of ولا
حضرتك بدك دوا لهالوجع، ولا بدك تشوف دكتور؟
Do you want medicine for this pain, or do you want to see a doctor?
بدك تروح عالشغل بالباص ولا بتاكسي؟
Do you want to go to work by bus or by taxi?
الملابس بالغسالة ولا بالتلاجة؟ لا، الملابس بالغسالة، مش بالتلاجة.
Are the clothes in the washing machine or in the fridge? No, the clothes are in the washing machine, not in the fridge.
حضرتك طلبت قهوة ولا شاي؟
Did you order coffee or tea?
لما اجا دوري، الموظف سألني اذا معي بطاقة ولا كاش.
When my turn came, the employee asked me if I had a card or cash with me.
حضرتك بدك ملعقة كبيرة ولا شوكة وسكينة؟
Would you like a big spoon, or a fork and knife?
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