How did Egyptians speak 100 years ago? Ahmed Taymour documents the language of the street
The Egyptian writer and historian Ahmed Taymour is considered one of the most prominent figures who took an interest in preserving Egyptian folk heritage. He dedicated a large part of his life to documenting the language that Egyptians used in their daily lives about a hundred years ago, through the study of folk proverbs.
Egyptian colloquialism at that time had a special character that reflected the culture, customs, and traditions of society. Taymour believed that folk proverbs were not just passing words, but rather a mirror reflecting people's thoughts and experiences in various life situations, which makes them an important historical document.
Ahmed Taymour collected and classified thousands of folk proverbs in his works, explaining their meanings and the context of their use. These efforts helped preserve the Egyptian dialect from being lost and provided new generations with the opportunity to understand how their ancestors expressed their feelings and thoughts in the past.
These works are considered an important reference for researchers in linguistics and sociology, as they allow them to study the development of the Arabic language in Egypt. Taymour's documentation of the language of the street contributed to enriching the Arabic library and made Egyptian folk heritage available for study and research to this day.