Arabic-L:LING:Discordant Agreement Discussion

[Dilworth B. Parkinson]

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Date: 13 Mar 2000
From: GnhBos at aol.com
Subject: Discordant Agreement Discussion

When it comes to spare parts, I should know, since
my family owns a Shell Oil service station in Boston.
There are few types of spare parts available: used or "junk",
OEM or original equipment by the manufacturer of the
make and model, "after market" is the same or near quality
spare parts manufactured by other than the car manufacturer.

The after market is infested with "rebuilt" or "remanufactured"
parts such as water pumps, alternators and starters. Even if
the molding of the original manufacturer brand name is on the
part, it may be an "after market" or rebuilt. O yes, the after market
is cheaper than OEM.

Baladi, MahhaLi, Wattani, Sina3ah MahhaLLiyeh is always cheaper
than Mustawrad (imported) or AssLi (OEM). Those slangs may not
be all that accurate, but the locals understand each other, anyway.

Best Regards,

George N. Hallak
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