It’s always good to have a few phrases on the tip of your tongue. They will
help ease along negotiations and are a great way to ingratiate yourself with
the local community.
| English |
Arabic |
| Yes |
Na’am |
| No |
La |
| Please |
Min fadlak (to a man) / Min fadliki (to a woman) |
| Thank You |
Shukran |
| Hello |
Marhaba |
| Hello ( in reply) |
Marhabtayn |
| Goodbye |
Ma’assalaama |
Common Phrases
| English |
Arabic |
| Peace be upon you (when greeting someone) |
As-salaam alaykom |
| Reply |
Wa alaykom salaam |
| Welcome |
Ahlan wa sahlan |
| Welcome (in reply) |
Ahlan bekum |
| God Willing |
Inshallah |
| Slowly, slowly |
Shway, shway |
| How much? (cost) |
Bekam? |
| How many? |
Kam |
Numbers
| English |
Arabic |
| 0 |
sifr |
| 1 |
waahad |
| 2 |
ithnayn |
| 3 |
thalatha |
| 4 |
araba’a |
| 5 |
khamsa |
| 6 |
sita |
| 7 |
saba’a |
| 8 |
thamaanya |
| 9 |
tiss’a |
| 10 |
ashara |
| 100 |
miya |
| 1000 |
alf |
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