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40 Common Arabic Phrases and Expressions.

Start studying the most often used Arabic expressions. Arabic is being learned by people. Many people believe that Arabic is the happiest language in the world. It is a fascinating and musical language. So why not pick up a few fundamental Arabic words and phrases to enhance your overall

knowledge and, in the process, bring you happiness?

Basic Arabic sentences

 Greetings and Farewells
* **Instead of هلاً (ahlaan!):**
  * مرحباً (marhaban): Hello (more formal)
  * أهلين (ahlan): Hello (informal and friendly)
  * صباح الخير (Sabah al-khair): Good morning
* **Instead of ليلة سعيدة (Layla Sa'eeda):**
  * تصبح على خير (Tusbah ala khair): Good night (literally: "May you be good")
* **Instead of وداعًا (wada'an!):**
  * مع السلامة (ma'a al-salaama): Goodbye
  * إلى اللقاء (ila al-liqaa'): Until we meet again

 Asking Questions
* **Instead of ما اسمك؟ (Ma Aismuk?):**
  * كيف حالك؟ (Kayf haluk?): How are you?
  * من أنت؟ (Man ant?): Who are you?
* **Instead of كم عمرك؟ (kam omruk?):**
  * ما هو عمرك؟ (Ma huwa umruk?): What is your age?

 Expressing Gratitude and Apologies
* **Instead of شكرًا لك. (Shukran Lak):**
  * شكراً جزيلاً (Shukran jazilan): Thank you very much
  * جزاك الله خيراً (Jazak Allah khairan): May Allah reward you
* **Instead of اعذرني! (ouzurni):**
  * سامحني (samahni): Forgive me
  * عفواً (afwan): Excuse me (used when interrupting someone)

 Other Useful Phrases
* **Let's go!** هيا بنا! (Hiya bina!)
* **I don't understand.** أنا لا أفهم. (Ana la afham.)
* **Please repeat.** من فضلك، كرر. (Min fadlik, karrir.)
* **Where is the bathroom?** أين الحمام؟ (Ayn al-hammaam?)
* **What time is it?** ما هي الساعة؟ (Ma hi al-saa'a?)

Top 10 Arabic Phrases and Sentences

1. Good Morning:
   • صباح الخير (Sabah al-khair): This is a common greeting used throughout the Arab world, especially in the morning.
2. Good Afternoon:
   • مساء الخير (Massa’a al-khair): This is a suitable greeting for the afternoon or early evening.
3. My Name Is:
   • اسمي (Ismi): Followed by your name, e.g., “اسمي علي (Ismi Ali)” means “My name is Ali.”
4. I’m Pleased to Meet You:
   • أنا سعيد بلقائك (Ana sa’eed bil-qi’aak): This is a polite way to express pleasure upon meeting someone new.
5. How Are You?
   • كيف حالك؟ (Kayf haluk?): This is a common question used to inquire about someone’s well-being.
6. Fine, Thank You. And You?
   • بخير، شكراً. وانت؟ (Bukhair, shukran. Wa’anta?): This is a typical response to the question “How are you?”
7. I Want a Beer:
   • من فضلك واحد بيرة (Min fadlik wahed beera): This phrase can be used to order a beer in a bar or restaurant.
8. I’m Sorry:
   • أنا آسف (Ana aasif): This is a common apology used in various situations.
9. See You Soon:
   • إلى اللقاء قريبًا (Ila al-liqaa qariban): This is a way to say goodbye and indicate that you’ll see someone again soon.
10. Goodbye:

• مع السلامة (Ma’a al-salaama): This is a common farewell phrase used in various contexts.

Arabic landmarks and phrases used in particular contexts. Here, arranged by category, is a collection of Arabic expressions for various contexts. We hope that language learners, tourists, business visitors, and anybody with an interest in Arabic culture will find this resource helpful.

Improving the Arabic Phrases for Restaurant, Travel, and Shopping

Here are some alternative phrases or more natural ways to express the same ideas in Arabic, along with some additional context:

At a Restaurant or Café

• هل يمكنني رؤية قائمة الطعام، من فضلك؟ (hal yumkinuni ruyat qayimat altaeami, min fadlika?): Can I see the menu?
  • More natural: قائمة الطعام، من فضلك؟ (Qayimat al-ta’am, min fadlik?) – “The menu, please.”
• هل أستطيع تناول كأس آخر من الشاي؟ (hal astatie tanawul kas akhar min alshaay?): May I have another cup of coffee?
  • More common: كأس آخر من القهوة، من فضلك. (Kaas akhar min al-qahwa, min fadlik?) – “Another cup of coffee, please.”
• إنه لذيذ! (ennahu laziz): It’s delicious.
  • Other options:
    • لذيذ جداً (Laziz jiddan) – Very delicious
    • طعمه رائع (Ta’muhu ra’i’) – The taste is wonderful
• الفاتورة، من فضلك. (Alfatora, please give me the bill.)
  • More common: الحساب، من فضلك. (Al-hisab, min fadlik?) – “The bill, please.”

Getting Around

• أين يوجد مطعم جيد؟ (Ayn Yujad Mateam Jayid): Where can I find a good restaurant?
  • More casual: وين ألقى مطعم حلو؟ (Wein alqi mat’am halu?) – Where can I find a nice restaurant?
• أين هو مترو الانفاق؟ (‘Ayn Hu Mitru Alianfaqi?) Where is the Subway?
  • More common: وين محطة المترو؟ (Wein mahattat al-metro?) – Where is the subway station?
• أين محطة القطار؟ (Ayn mahattat alqitar?) Where is the train station?
  • Correct, but you could also say: وين محطة القطار؟ (Wein mahattat al-qitar?) – Both are correct.
• تذكرة واحدة / تذكرتان: One ticket/two tickets.
  • More common: تذكرة (tikra) – ticket. You can specify the number before or after, e.g., “تذكرتان، من فضلك” (Tikratan, min fadlik?) – Two tickets, please.

Shopping

• كم يكلف؟ (Kam Yukalif): How much is it?
  • Correct
• هل لديكم …؟ (Hal Ladaykum…): Do you have…?
  • More natural: عندكم …؟ (Andukum…?) – Do you have…?
• هل تستطيع مساعدتي؟ (Hal Tastatee’a Musa’adati): Can you assist me?
  • More direct: ممكن تساعدني؟ (Mummkin tusaa’idni?) – Can you help me?

Additional tips:

• Dialects: Arabic has many dialects. While these phrases are generally understood across the Arab world, there might be slight variations in pronunciation or vocabulary depending on the region.
• Context: The appropriate phrase can depend on the situation and the level of formality. For example, you might use more formal language when speaking to an older person or in a business setting.
• Practice: The best way to learn a language is to practice speaking it. Try to find opportunities to use these phrases in real-life conversations.

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