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Arabic Language
Literary Arabic, the ancient language of the Koran, has been
formalized today to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) which is the
language all Arabs understand. Thus Newspapers and News
Broadcasts can be understood by those who speak and communicate
in Arabic. However, different parts of the Arab World have
distinct dialects.
Egyptians place great importance upon greetings, civilities and
inquiries into each other's health. Always try to greet someone
in Arabic before asking them a question. Often a greeting will
be accompanied by a handshake or kiss on both sides of the
cheeks if your host is especially pleased to see you.
Egyptians are also masters of the art of Gesticulation. One of
the most common is an outstretched hand and a flick of the
wrist, which means "What Do You Want?" Another common one is
raised eyebrows and a slight back throw of the head which means
"NO."
Below is a list to links of Arabic Words, Phrases, Places and
other important things to know about the Arabic Language.
Useful Arabic
Basics
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Basics |
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Yes |
Aiwa / Na'am |
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No |
La / Lat |
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Thank You |
Shukrun |
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You're Welcome |
Afwan |
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Please |
Min Fadlak (M) |
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Min Fadlick (F) |
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Excuxe Me |
An Iznak (M) |
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An Iznik (F) |
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No Problem |
Mish Mushkila |
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God Willing |
Inshallah |
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Nothing |
Wallahaaga |
Useful Arabic
Greetings & Farewells
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Greetings & Farewells |
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Welcome |
Ahlan wa-Sahlan |
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-Response |
Ahlan Bik (M) |
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Ahlan Biki (F) |
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Ahlan Bikum (pl) |
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Hello (Formal) |
Aasalaamu Aleikum |
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-Response |
Wa-Aleikum Aassalaam |
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Hi |
Marhaba |
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Response |
Marhabtein |
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Greetings |
Sa'eeda |
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Nice To Meet You |
Fursa Sa'eeda |
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Good Morning |
Sabah il Kheer |
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-Response |
Sabah il Noor |
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Good Evening |
Masa il Kheer |
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-Response |
Masa il Noor |
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How Are You |
Kayf Halak (M) |
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Kayf Halick (F) |
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I Am Well |
Qwayyis (M) |
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Qwayysa (F) |
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Thank be to God |
IL-Hamdu-Allah |
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Good Night |
Tisbah ala Kheer (M) |
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Tisbahi ala Kheer (F) |
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Good By |
Ma'a Salaama |
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Useful Arabic
Small Talk & Reactions
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Small Talk &
Reactions |
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I Don't Know |
Ana Mish Araf - Arfa |
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I Am Tired |
Ana Ta'aban - Tibani |
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I Am Sick |
Ana Marid - Marida |
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I Am Hungry |
Ana Gawa'an - Gawa'ana |
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I Am Thirsty |
Ana 'Atshaan - 'Atshaana |
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Are You Married? |
Inta - Mitgowiz (Male) |
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Inti - Mitgowiza (Female) |
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Go Away |
Imshi |
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Get Lost |
Hillot - Hillita |
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Let's Go |
Yalla |
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I Love You |
Ana Hibeek - Hubeek |
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Help Me |
Sa Iduni |
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Enough |
Khalas |
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Never Mind |
Maalesh |
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It Doesn't Matter |
Mush Muhim |
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There's No Problem |
Ma Feesh Mushkila |
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Questions & Answers |
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What is your
name? |
Ismak? (M) |
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Ismeek? (F) |
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My Name Is … |
Ismi … |
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Son of … |
Ibn … |
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Daughter of … |
Bint … |
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Father of … |
Abu … |
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Mother of … |
Umm … |
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Do You Speak
...? |
Titkallim (M) |
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Titkallmi (F) |
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I Speak … |
Ana Batkallim … |
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-Arabic |
Arabi |
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-English |
Ingleezi |
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-French |
Fransawi |
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-German |
Almanee |
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-Greek |
Unanee |
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-Italian |
Italyia |
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I Don't
Understand |
Ana Mish Fahem
(M) |
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Ana Mish Fahma
(F) |
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I Understand |
Ana Fahem (M) |
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Ana Fahma (F) |
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Where Are You
From? |
Inta Minin? |
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I Am From … |
Ana Min … |
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What does this
mean? |
Yaani Eyh |
Useful Arabic
Numbers & Fractions
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Numbers &
Fractions |
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0 |
Sifir |
30 |
Tlateen |
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1 |
Wahid |
40 |
Ara'been |
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2 |
Itnaym |
50 |
Khamseen |
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3 |
Talaata |
60 |
Sitten |
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4 |
Arb'a |
70 |
Sebeen |
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5 |
Khamsa |
80 |
Tamannen |
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6 |
Sitta |
90 |
Tiseen |
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7 |
Sab'a |
100 |
Miyya |
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8 |
Tamanya |
101 |
Miyya wa-wahid |
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9 |
Tes'a |
150 |
Miyya Khamseen |
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10 |
Ashra |
200 |
Mitayn |
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11 |
Eh-Daishar |
500 |
Khamsa Miyya |
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12 |
Itnashar |
1000 |
Alf |
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13 |
Tletaishar |
2000 |
Alfayn |
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14 |
Arb'ataishar |
3000 |
Talaat Alaaf |
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15 |
Khamastaishar |
100000 |
Meet Alaaf |
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20 |
Eshreen |
Million |
Millyoun |
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½ |
Nous |
¼ |
Robah |
Useful Arabic
Calendar
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Calendar |
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Minute |
Da-ii-ah |
Month |
Shahr |
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Hour |
Saah |
Year |
Sanah |
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Day |
Youm |
Today |
il-Youm |
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Night |
Leyla |
Tomorrow |
Bukkra |
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Week |
Usbu |
Yesterday |
Imbaarih |
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Sunday |
Youm il-Ahad |
January |
Kanun Ath-thani |
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Monday |
Youm il-Itynayn |
February |
Shubat |
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Tuesday |
Youm il-Talaata |
March |
Azar |
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Wednesday |
Youm il-Arb'a |
April |
Nissan |
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Thursday |
Youm il-Khamees |
May |
Ayyar |
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Friday |
Youm il-Gum'a |
June |
Huzayran |
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Saturday |
Youm il-Sabt |
July |
Tammuz |
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August |
Ab |
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September |
Aylul |
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October |
Tishreen il-Awal |
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November |
Tishreen il-Thani |
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December |
Kanun il-Awal |
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