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Middle East slang
Hard work; toil (often referring to effort in studies)
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Middle East
Formality
Semi-informal; still use judgment.
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shaqa (شقى) means Hard work; toil (often referring to effort in studies). It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"shaqa (شقى)" means Hard work; toil (often referring to effort in studies). In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Hard work.
To get something by clever talk or improvisation, often without proper preparation (e.g...
To study intensively in a short period, especially before an exam
To study (standard, but central to academic life).
To be free from studies/exams; to finish (informal)
Study; studying (standard, but central).
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