1. I have a question, O people of Egypt, answer
With an answer to the question that's useful
١. لي سؤال يا أهل مصر فردّوا
بجواب عن السؤال مفيد
2. Which palm has slapped the cheek
That we heard its echo in Upper Egypt
٢. أى كف قد باشرت صفع خدّ
فسمعنا دويَّها في الصعيد