Learn Basic Arabic Words and Phrases

Arabic is the language mostly used in the Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Palestine etc.

Steps

Learning Modern Arabic

  1. Know why you want to learn basic words and phrases in Arabic. The basic purpose could be:
    • To use Arabic in day to day conversations
    • To enjoy traveling in the Middle East from tourism point of view
    • To learn Arabic culture
    • To engage in business with the Arabs.
  2. Find resources to learn from. Arabic words and phrases can be learnt through books, Internet and classroom training. Some examples are:-
    • Books for Learning Arabic:
      • Arabic Verbs and Essentials of Grammar- Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar
      • The First Thousand Words in Arabic (Heather Amery & Stephen Cartright).
      • Get By in Arabic (BBC)
    • Internet Resources for Learning Arabic
      • learnarabiconline
      • arabic.speak7
      • funwitharabic.
  3. Expect to put in good effort. Learning Arabic isn’t easy. However, there are many resources available to help you learn the language correctly. You’ll just need to dedicate a specific amount of time each day to learning new words and phrases. One of the best ways to learn is through an online course, since you can easily access a lesson and pick up where you left off. There are also many courses that offer online lessons, as well as CDs or tapes that you can listen to while driving. Several of these courses also have textbooks and flashcards to help you learn.
  4. Learn a few key words and phrases. Below are some examples of basic Arabic words and phrases:
    • Greetings and Goodbyes Hi or Hello: Salam Good Morning: Sabah el kheer Goodbye: Masalam     
    • General Conversation
      • How are you? Kayfa Haloki (female) Kaifa Halok (male)
      • Thank you: Shokran or Mushkoor
      • You’re welcome: A'afwaan / Ahlan
      • Can you help me? Hal Beemkanek mosa dati? Momken Tesaedni?
      • I’m sorry: Afwan (for not understanding something)
      • I’m sorry: Aasef (for making a mistake)
      • How much does this cost: Kam howa thamanoh? Bekam?
      • I don’t understand: La afham
      • Do you speak English? Hal tatakallam Engleezee
      • What is your name? Ma howa ismok?
      • I don’t know: Ma ba'arf / la aalam
      • And peace be upon you, too: Wa Alaikum assalaam
      • I don’t speak Arabic: Ana la atakellam al arabi
      • I speak English: Ana Atakallam ingleezee
      • Yes: Naam
      • Yeah/Ok: Aywa/Tayeb
      • No: La'
      • Please: Min fadlek

Learning Egyptian Arabic

  1. Know that Egyptian Arabic is spoken in Egypt and the surrounding areas. Egypt is a major hub for Arabic speakers, but it does have its own unique dialect. As a result some words in Egyptian Arabic are different from those spoken in Modern or Classical Arabic. In order to be understood by someone in Egypt or a nearby country (such as Sudan), you should learn a few basic terms in Egyptian Arabic.
  2. Learn a few basic greetings. Just like in English, there are many ways to say hello or to greet someone. Even if you don't end up speaking all of these, learning them will be helpful when you hear them spoken to you. Here are a few basic greetings in Egyptian Arabic:
    • Assalaam aleykoom Or Salamo Aleko(peace be with you, used for starting a conversation)
    • Salaam (peace, used for ending a conversation)
    • Ezayek(female) Or Ezayak(male) (how are you?)
    • Ahlan wa sahlan (welcome)
    • Amla/amel eh (how are you?)
  3. Learn a few commonly used words. There are several words and phrases that are used regularly in conversation, but may not be useful for forming a conversation or sentence. Here are some popular words and phrases you are likely to hear and use on a regular basis:
    • Aywa (yes)
    • La'a (no)
    • Shokran (thank you)
    • Affwan (you're welcome)
    • Law Samaht (please)
    • Kwayes (good)
    • Aasif (sorry)
    • Kol haga (everything)
    • Feen (where)
    • Leeh (why)
  4. Memorize a few common sentences. You'll need to learn a few basic sentences that are either responses to questions (such as 'I am good') or that are important to know when confronted by a stranger (such as 'I don't speak Arabic). Here are a few important phrases:
    • Ana mesh batkallem arabi (I don't speak Arabic)
    • Ana batkallem arabi nos nos (I speak Arabic alright)
    • El sa'aa kam (What is the time?)
    • Ento men feen? Or Ento Mneen? (Where are you from-plural)
    • Ana men Bretanya (I am from Britain)
    • Ismak eh? (What is your name?)
    • Esmee + your name (My name is + your name)
    • Ana kwayes (I am good)
    • Mesh fahem (I don't understand)



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