Posted On: 17 August 2023 03:00 pm

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Here are some basic Arabic phrases to know

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It's always good to learn a new language, don't you think?! And if you're looking to learn some basic Arabic, you've come to the right place.

Whether you're living in Qatar, visiting the country or travelling to another Arabic-speaking place, these common words and phrases will come in handy in conversing with the local population.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together some common words in Arabic you can learn. Yalla, are you ready?!

What are some Arabic greetings?

1. Hala = Hi/ hello

2. Marhaba = Hello

3. As salam alaykum = Peace be upon you

4. Sabah al khair = Good morning

5. Sabah al nour = Response to Sabah al khair (good morning)

6. Ma’assalama = Goodbye

What are some basic Arabic words?

1. Naam = Yes

2. Laa = No

3. Sah = Correct

4. Yalla = Let’s go; come on; hurry up

5. Ya'ani = Meaning; you know; like; so

6. Khalas = It's over; finish; finished

7. Maadri = I don’t know

8. Maafi mushkila = No problem

9. Mub ghaltiti = It's not my fault

10. Abee musa'ada = I need help

11. Ahibik (for male)/ Ahibich (for female) = I love you

12. Ajeeb = amazing; cool; magical

13. Wen arouh? = Where do I go?

14. Wain…? = Where is..?

15. Wainik (for male)/ Wainich (for female) = Where are you?

16. Kam as-sa’ah? = What time is it?

17. Shlon youmik? = How was your day?

18. Wain al hamam? = Where is the restroom?

How do you count in Arabic?

1. Wahid = One

2. Ithnain = Two

3. Thalatha = Three

4. Arba'ah = Four

5. Khamsa = Five

6. Sitta = Six

7. Sab-ah = Seven

8. Thamanya = Eight

9. Tis-ah = Nine

10. Ashara = Ten

How to have a basic conversation in Arabic?

1. Shismik (for male)/ Shismich (for female) = What's your name?

2. Ismii Mohammad = My name is Mohammad

3. Tasharafna = Pleasure to meet you

4. Int min wain? (for male)/ Inti min wain? (for female) = Where are you from?

5. Titkalem ingaleezee (for male)/ Titkalemeen ingaleezee (for female)? = Do you speak English?

6. Anaa laa ata haddath al'ingiliiziyya = I don't speak English

7. Lil'asaf, anaa ata haddath faqat qaliil min alaarabiyya = Unfortunately, I only speak a little Arabic

8. Shlonik (for male)/ Shlonich (for female) = How are you?

9. Ana bikhayr = I'm fine

10. Ana zein = I’m good

11. Shakh-bar-ak (for male)/ Shakh-bar-ich (for female) = What’s up?

How do you ask for basic directions in Arabic?

1. Yameen = Right

2. Yasar = Left

3. Seeda/ Ala tool= Go straight

4. Amam/ Jidam = Front

5. Wara (Qatari) or Khalf = Back

6. Shlon arooh Soug Wagif = How do I get to Souq Waqif?

What are some basic Arabic expressions?

1. Bismillah = In the name of God

2. Insha’allah = God willing; with God's help; hopefully

3. Masha'allah = an expression of joy, appreciation, thankfulness; keeping envy and the evil eye away from the one receiving the compliment

4. Alhamdulillah = Thanks and praise be to God

5. Shukran (jazeelan) = Thank you (very much)

6. Ya’tik al ‘afiah (for male)/ Ya’tiki al ‘afiah (for female) = thank you; may God give you health and strength

7. Afwan = You’re welcome!

8. Min fadhlik (for male)/ Min fadhlch (for female) = Please

9. Ana asif = I’m sorry

10. Law samaht = Excuse me

11. Mabrouk = Congratulations!

How are buildings/places named in Arabic?

1. Mataar = Airport

2. Mustashfa = Hospital

3. Bank = Bank

4. Safara = Embassy

5. Funduq = Hotel

6. Mat'am = Restaurant

7. Baqala = Supermarket or grocery store

How do you shop using Arabic words?

1. Ib kam = How much is this?

2. A'atni khasam = Please reduce the price

3. Ana yo-an/ Ana yo-ana = I am hungry

4. Abee wahid karak = I want one karak

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