Egyptian Proverbs
This proverb describes someone who pretends to be helpful but actually creates problems.
What is “جاء يكحلها عماها”
This staple Egyptian bread is flat, round, and used to scoop dips or wrap fillings.
What is Baladi bread?
This country is home to the ancient pyramids of Giza and the Nile River
What is Egypt?
This person is the all-time top scorer for the national team with 68 goals.
Who is Hossam Hassan
This downtown street is the main strip separating campus from State College and is packed with restaurants, shops, and bars.
What is College Avenue?
This proverb is used to describe someone who over complicates and exaggerates a situation that is simple
What is “يعمل من الحبة قبة”
These deep-fried patties made from fava beans are a common Egyptian breakfast food
What is Ta'ameya?
This element has the chemical symbol “Au.”
What is gold?
How many AFCON titles has Egypt won?
7 titles
This historic downtown restaurant has been serving Penn State students since the 1930s and is known for huge breakfasts and grilled sticky's
What is The Corner Room?
This proverb is used when someone is greedy and doesn't share
What is “اللي ياكل لوحده يزور”
This Egyptian stuffed vegetable dish often includes grape leaves, zucchini, peppers, and eggplant filled with a spiced rice mixture
What is Mahshi?
The only mammal capable of true sustained flight.
What is a bat?
Who was the youngest player to ever score for Egypt in an AFCON match?
Who is Mo Salah?
This cozy downtown coffee shop is a popular study spot, bagel shop, and is known for its “Crackaccino.”
What is Irving's?
This proverb is used when someone criticizes others for something they themselves do
What is “اللي بيته من إزاز ما يحدفش الناس بالطوب”
This baked casserole dish layers pasta, ground meat, and béchamel sauce and is a staple at Egyptian family gatherings
What is Macarona Bechamel?
This language has the most native speakers in the world
What is Mandarin Chinese?
Which country did we defeat in our first Africa Cup of Nations final in 1957
Who is Sudan
Tucked between Momotaro and Five Guys, this low-key downtown spot is known for flavored shisha and late-night hangouts with couches and hookahs.
What is Chill Out Hookah Lounge?
This proverb is used to warn trusting unreliable people is as pointless as attempting an impossible task.
what is "يا مآمن للرجال يا مآمن الميّة في الغربال "
This traditional Egyptian delicacy is a roasted bird stuffed with seasoned rice or freekeh and is commonly served at celebrations or special meals
What is Hamam mahshi (stuffed pigeon)?
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
What is diamond?
During Egypt’s historic AFCON three-peat (2006, 2008, 2010), only two players started in all three finals. One of them is Ahmed Hassan, who's the other player?
Who is Mohamed Aboutrika
This hidden downtown alley behind many bars and restaurants is infamous during move-out week when furniture piles up in dumpsters.
What is Calder Way?