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Middle East slang
Calamity; misfortune; trouble (often for a difficult person or situation)
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Middle East
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Informal.
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balwa (بلوة) means Calamity; misfortune; trouble (often for a difficult person or situation). It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"balwa (بلوة)" means Calamity; misfortune; trouble (often for a difficult person or situation). In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Problem; scolding; reprimand (can mean a tough situation or being in trouble)
Confusion; mess; trouble (a state of disorder).
To cause trouble; to annoy (Gulf Arabic).
Someone who is a burden or trouble (literally "fire dragon," implies bringing trouble)
Trouble; mess; scam.
Damn it! The end! Disaster! (informal, strong expletive implying major trouble)
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