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Root Verb

شغل

shaghghal

to turn on

ش غ ل

This is a regular Form II verb used for turning on machines, electronics, or engines (for turning on lights, the verb 'علق' 3alag is also frequently used in Iraqi Arabic).

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Past Affirmative

أنا

I — "I turned on"

"to turn on" in the other dialects