English Greetings Arabic Greetings: Hi! Salam! Good morning! Sabah el kheer Good evening! Masaa el kheer Welcome!

come! (to greet someone) Marhaban How are you? Kaifa haloka/ haloki ( female) I'm fine, thanks! Ana bekhair, shokran! And you? Wa ant? / Wa anti? (female) Good/ So-So. Jayed/ 'aadee / Thank you (very much)! Shokran (jazeelan) ( ) You're welcome! (for "thank you") Alafw Hey! Friend! Ahlan sadiqi/ sadiqati! (female) ! / I missed you so much! Eshtaqto elaika/ elaiki (female) katheeran What's new? Maljadeed? Nothing much Lashai jadeed Good night! Tosbeho/ tosbeheena (female) ala khair/ / See you later! Araka/ Araki (female) fi ma ba'd Good bye! Maa salama Asking for Help and Directions I'm lost Ada'tu tareeqi! ! ! Can I help you? Hal beemkani mosaadatuk? Can you help me? Hal beemkanek mosaadati? Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Ayna ajedu (al merhaad/ assaidaliah)? )/ ( Go straight! then turn left/ right! imshy ala tool, thumma arrij yaminan/ shimalan / ! I'm looking for john. Abhatu an John One moment please! Lahda men fadlek/ fadleki (female) Hold on please! (phone) ibqa/ ibqay (female) ala al khat raja'an !/ How much is this? Kam howa thamanoh? (th as in bath) Excuse me ...! (to ask for something) Men fathlek/ fathleki (female) (th as in that) Excuse me! ( to pass by) Alma'derah Come with me! Ta'ala/ ta'alay (female) ma'ee! ! English (Arabic) Welcome (ahlan wa sahlan) Hello (as-salm 'alaykum) How are you? (f. kayfa hlik / m. kayfa hlak) Long time no see (lam naraka mundhu muddah) What's your name? (m ismak/ik?) My name is ... (... ismee) ... Where are you from? (f. min ayn anti / m. min ayn anta?) I'm from ... (An min ...) ... Pleased to meet you (motasharefon bema'refatek) Good morning (abul khayr) Good afternoon/evening (mas' al-khayr) Good night (tubi 'al khayr) (laylah sa'dah) Goodbye (il al-liq') ( ma'a as-salmah) Good luck (bit-tawfq) ! Have a nice day Bon appetit (bil-han' wa ash-shif') / may you have your meal with gladness and health Bon voyage happy journey (rilah sa dah) successful journey (rilah muwaffaqah)

I don't understand (l afham) Please speak more slowly (takallam bibut' min fadlak/ik) Please say that again (f - a'd min fadlik / m - a'id min fadlak!) Please write it down (uktubh min fadlak/ik) Do you speak Arabic? Yes, a little (hal tatakallam al-lughah al-'arabyah?) (na'am, qallan) , How do you say ... in Arabic? ... (kayfa taqlu kalimah ... bil-'arabyah?) Excuse me to attract attention - (min fadlak/ik) ! to ask someone to move (al-ma'dirah) ! How much is this? f - (bikam hdihi?) \ m - (bikam hdh?) Sorry (sif!) Thank you Reply (You're welcome) (shukran jazlan) ( shukran) (al'afw) Where's the toilet? (ayn al-ammm?) Would you like to dance with me? >m (hal tuibb an tarqus?) >f (tuhibbn an tarqus?) I love you (uhibbuk) Leave me alone! f - (idrukkini) m - (idrukni) Call the police! (nd ash-shariah) ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (ajmil at-tihn bimunsabah al-mld wa hill as-sanah al-jaddah) Happy Birthday (kul 'am wa antum bekheir) (eid mlad sa'ad) My hovercraft is full of eels (awwmt mumtil'ah bi'anqalaysn) One language is never enough (lugha whidah l takf) Arabic Greetings: Hi! ....(Salam!).... = Good Morning!..... (Sabah el kheer).....= Good Evening!..... (Masaa el kheer ).... = Welcome! (to greet someone).....Marhaban)..... How Are You?..... (Kaifa haloka(male)/ haloki ( female))...... I'm Fine, Thanks!..... (Ana bekhair, shokran!)..... And You? .....Wa ant? (male)/ Wa anti? (female)..... Good/ So-So......... (Jayed/ 'aadee)...... / Thank You (Very Much)!.....( Shokran (jazeelan).... ) ) You're Welcome!(for thank you)..... (Alafw)..... Hey! Friend!..... (Ahlan sadiqi (male)/ sadiqati! (female)..... ! / I Missed You So Much!.... (Eshtaqto elaika (male)/ Eshtaqto elaiki (female) katheeran)...... What's New? ...... (Maljadeed?)...... Nothing Much..... (Lashai jadeed)..... Good Night!...... (Tosbeho(male)/ tosbeheena (female) ala khair/)..... / See You Later!.....( Araka/ Araki (female) fi ma ba'd)...... Good Bye!....... (Maa salama)...... Help & Directions: I'm Lost.... (Ada'tu tareeqi!).... ! Can I Help You?..... (Hal beemkani mosaadatuk?).....

Can You Help Me?..... (Hal beemkanek mosaadati? )....... Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?.... (Ayna ajedu (al merhaad/ assaidaliah)?)..... )/ ( Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!..... ( imshy ala tool, thumma arrij yaminan/ shimalan)..... ! / I'm Looking For John....... (Abhatu an John)..... One Moment Please!...... (Lahda men fadlek(male)/ Lahda men fadleki (female)...... Hold On Please! (phone)...... ( ibqa/ ibqay (female) ala al khat raja'an)...... !/ How Much Is This?.... (Kam howa thamanoh? (th as in bath)..... Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) .....(Men fathlek(male)/Men fathleki (female) (th as in that)....... Excuse Me! ( to pass by)..... (Alma'derah!)..... Come With Me!...... (Ta'ala male)/ ta'alay (female) ma'ee! ).....! Personal Info: Do You Speak (English/ Arabic)?...... (Hal tatakallamu alloghah alenjleziah/ alarabiah?..... / Just a Little...... (Qaleelan!)..... ! What's Your Name?...... (Ma esmouk? (male)Ma esmouki?)(female)..... My Name Is .... (Esmee)..... .... Mr.../ Mrs./ Miss.... (Assayed/ Assayeda/ Al anesah ...)..... ...... // Nice To Meet You! .......(Motasharefon(male)/ motasharefatun (female) bema'refatek)...... / You're Very Kind!..... (Anta lateef(male)/ Anti lateefa(female).... ! ! Where Are You From?...... (Men ayna anta(male)/Men anti (female)? ...... I'm From (the U.S/ Morocco) ......(Ana men (amreeka/ almaghrib)..... ) )/ Im (American)...... Ana (amreeki (male)/ amrekiah (female)...... / Where Do You Live?...... (Ayna taskun?(male0/ Ayna taskuneen? (female)..... I live in (the U.S/ Morocco).... (A'eesho fel welayat almotaheda/ faransa).... / Did You Like It Here?...... (Hal istamta'ta bewaqtika(male)/ Hal istamta'ta bewaqtiki (female) huna?..... Morocco Is a Wonderful Country..... (Al maghrib baladun jameel! )......! What Do You Do For A Living?...... (Ma mehnatuk? (male) Mehnatuki (female).... I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)..... (A'mal ka(motarjim/ rajul a'maal).... / I Like Arabic..... (Ohibbu allughah al arabia).... I've Been Learning Arabic For 1 Month .......(adrusu allughah al arabia mundu shahr)...... Oh! That's Good!..... (Hada shay'un Jameel)....... How Old Are You?...... (Kam howa umruk?(male)kam hiya umroki (female).... I'm (twenty, thirty) Years Old....... (Umri ( 'eshreen/ thalatheen) sanah (th as in bath)...... ( )/ I Have To Go...... (Yajebu an athhaba al aan! )(th as in that)..... I Will Be Right Back!....... (Sa arjeo halan)..... Wishes: Good Luck!...... (Bettawfeeq)...... ! Happy Birthday!..... (Eid meelad sa'eed!)..... Happy New Year!..... (Sana sa'eedah!)..... Happy Eid!...... (Eid mobarak!)..... ! Happy Ramadan..... (Ramadan mobarak!)..... Congratulations!..... (Mabrook!)..... ! Enjoy! (For meals)...... (Shahia tayebah!)..... I'd Like To Visit Morocco One Day......( Arghabu bezeyarat al maghrib.)...... Say Hi To John For me...... (Sallem ala John men ajlee)...... )( Bless you (when sneezing)..... (Rahimaka Allah)..... Good Night & Sweet Dreams!.......(Laila sa'eda wa ahlaam ladida)..... !

Misunderstanding: I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)...... (Afwan! )...... ! Sorry (for a mistake)...... (Aasef! )...... ! No Problem!....... (La moshkelah )...... Can You Say It Again?..... (Aed men fadlek!(male)/ Aeedi men fadleki (female)..... Can You Speak Slowly?..... (Takalam bebot men fadlek(male)/ fadleki (female)..... Write It Down Please!..... (Oktobha men fadlek(male)/ Oktobiha men fadleki (female)..... ! / ! I Don't Understand!..... (La afham!)..... I Don't Know!.......( La aref!)..... ! I Have No Idea......( La adri! )....... What's That Called In Arabic?...... (Ma esmoho bel arabiah?)...... What Does "qit" Mean In English?.......( Mada ta'ni kalemat "qit" bel inglizia?)..... "" How Do You Say "Please" In Arabic?..... (Kaifa taqoulu kalimat "please" bel arabia?)..... " " What Is This?......( Ma hatha) (th as in that).... My Arabic Is Bad..... (Lughati al arabic laisat kama yajib)..... I need to practice my Arabic..... (Ahtaaju an atadarraba 'ala al arabia! )..... Don't Worry!.....(La taqlaq(male)! La taqlaqi (female)...... !/ Arabic Expressions & Words: Good/ Bad/ So-So. .....(Jayed/ saye'/ 'adee)..... / / Big/ Small....... (Kabeer/ Sagheer)..... / Today/ Now...... (Alyawm/ Al aan).... / Tomorrow/ Yesterday...... (Ghadan/ Albareha)....... / Yes/ No..... (Naam/ Laa)...... / Here You Go! (when giving something)....... (Khod!)..... ! Do You Like It?.....( Hal ajabak?(male)/ Hal ajabaki? (female)...... I Really Like It!.....( Ajabani haqqan!)..... I'm Hungry/ Thirsty....... (Ana jae/ ana atshaan )...... / In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night...... ( Sabahan/ masaan/ laylan....... / / This/ That. Here/There...... (Hatha/ thalek. Huna/ hunaak) (th as in that)....... /. / Me/ You. Him/ Her...... (Ana/ anta(male)/ anti (you female). Houwa(male)/ Hiya(female)..... / . / Really!..... (Haqqan!)...... ! Look!.....( Onzor(male) / Onzori (female)..... !! Hurry Up! ..... (Asre'(male)/ Asre'ee (female)..... !! What? Where?..... (Matha? Ayn?) (th as in that)..... What Time Is It?..... (kam essa'a?).... It's 10 o'clock. 07:30pm......( Enaha al 'ashera. Ennaha assaabe'a wa nesf....... . Give Me This!.......( A'teni hatheh! )(th as in that)..... ! I Love You!........... (Uhibbok(male)/ uhibboki (female)..... I Feel Sick. ..... (ana mareed.)..... . I Need A Doctor...... (ahtaju tabeeban!)....... ! Arabic Phrases English Phrases Arabic Transliterated Phrases Arabic Script Arabic Greetings:

Hi! Salam! Good Morning! Sabah el kheer Good Evening! Masaa el kheer Welcome! (to greet someone) Marhaban How Are You? Kaifa haloka/ haloki ( female) I'm Fine, Thanks! Ana bekhair, shokran! And You? Wa ant? / Wa anti? (female) Good/ So-So. Jayed/ 'aadee / Thank You (Very Much)! Shokran (jazeelan) ) ) You're Welcome! (for thank you) Alafw Hey! Friend! Ahlan sadiqi/ sadiqati! (female) ! / I Missed You So Much! Eshtaqto elaika/ elaiki (female) katheeran What's New? Maljadeed? Nothing Much Lashai jadeed

Good Night! Tosbeho/ tosbeheena (female) ala khair/ / See You Later! Araka/ Araki (female) fi ma ba'd Good Bye! Maa salama

Help & Directions:

I'm Lost Ada'tu tareeqi! ! Can I Help You? Hal beemkani mosaadatuk? Can You Help Me? Hal beemkanek mosaadati? Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Ayna ajedu (al merhaad/ assaidaliah)? )/ ( Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! imshy ala tool, thumma arrij yaminan/ shimalan ! / I'm Looking For John. Abhatu an John One Moment Please! Lahda men fadlek/ fadleki (female) Hold On Please! (phone) ibqa/ ibqay (female) ala al khat raja'an !/ How Much Is This? Kam howa thamanoh? (th as in bath)

Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Men fathlek/ fathleki (female) (th as in that) Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Alma'derah! Come With Me! Ta'ala/ ta'alay (female) ma'ee! ! Personal Info:

Do You Speak (English/ Arabic)? Hal tatakallamu alloghah alenjleziah/ alarabiah? / Just a Little. Qaleelan! ! What's Your Name? Ma esmouk? Ma esmouki? My Name Is . Esmee .... Mr. Mrs./ Miss Assayed/ Assayeda/ Al anesah ... ...... // Nice To Meet You! Motasharefon/ motasharefatun (f) bema'refatek / You're Very Kind! Anta lateef/ Anti lateefa ! ! Where Are You From? Men ayna anta/ anti (female)? I'm From (the U.S/ Morocco) Ana men (amreeka/ almaghrib) ) )/ Im (American) Ana (amreeki/ amrekiah (female) /

Where Do You Live? Ayna taskun?/ Ayna taskuneen? (female) I live in (the U.S/ France) A'eesho fel welayat almotaheda/ faransa / Did You Like It Here? Hal istamta'ta bewaqtika/ bewaqtiki (f) huna? Morocco Is a Wonderful Country Al maghrib baladun jameel! ! What Do You Do For A Living? Ma mehnatuk? Mehnatuki (female) I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) A'mal ka(motarjim/ rajul a'maal) / I Like Arabic Ohibbu allughah al arabia I've Been Learning Arabic For 1 Month adrusu allughah al arabia mundu shahr Oh! That's Good! Hada shay'un Jameel How Old Are You? Kam howa umruk? umroki (female) I'm (twenty, thirty) Years Old. Umri ( 'eshreen/ thalatheen) sanah (th as in bath) )/ ( I Have To Go Yajebu an athhaba al aan! (th as in that) I Will Be Right Back! Sa arjeo halan

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Good Luck! Bettawfeeq ! Happy Birthday! Eid meelad sa'eed! Happy New Year! Sana sa'eedah! Merry Christmas! A'yaad meelad Saeedah ! Happy Eid! Eid mobarak! ! Happy Ramadan Ramadan mobarak! Congratulations! Mabrook! ! Enjoy! (For meals) Shahia tayebah! I'd Like To Visit Morocco One Day Arghabu bezeyarat al maghrib. Say Hi To John For me. Sallem ala John men ajlee )( Bless you (when sneezing) Rahimaka Allah Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Laila sa'eda wa ahlaam ladida !

Misunderstanding:

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Afwan! ! Sorry (for a mistake) Aasef! ! No Problem! La moshkelah Can You Say It Again? Aed men fadlek!/ Aeedi men fadleki (fem) Can You Speak Slowly? Takalam bebot men fadlek/ fadleki (fem) Write It Down Please! Oktobha men fadlek/ Oktobiha men fadleki (fem) ! ! / I Don't Understand! La afham! I Don't Know! La aref! ! I Have No Idea. La adri! What's That Called In Arabic? Ma esmoho bel arabiah? What Does "qit" Mean In English? Mada ta'ni kalemat "qit" bel inglizia? "" How Do You Say "Please" In Arabic? Kaifa taqoulu kalimat "please" bel arabia? "" What Is This? Ma hatha (th as in that)

My Arabic Is Bad. Lughati al arabic laisat kama yajib I need to practice my Arabic Ahtaaju an atadarraba 'ala al arabia! Don't Worry! La taqlaq! La taqlaqi (fem) !/ Arabic Expressions & Words:

Good/ Bad/ So-So. Jayed/ saye'/ 'adee / / Big/ Small Kabeer/ Sagheer / Today/ Now Alyawm/ Al aan / Tomorrow/ Yesterday Ghadan/ Albareha / Yes/ No Naam/ Laa / Here You Go! (when giving something) Khod! ! Do You Like It? Hal ajabak? Hal ajabaki? (female) I Really Like It! Ajabani haqqan! I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ana jae/ ana atshaan / In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Sabahan/ masaan/ laylan

/ / This/ That. Here/There Hatha/ thalek. Huna/ hunaak (th as in that) /. / Me/ You. Him/ Her. Ana/ anta/ anti (you female). Houwa/ Hiya / . / Really! Haqqan! ! Look! Onzor / Onzori (female) !! Hurry Up! Asre'/ Asre'ee (female) !! What? Where? Matha? Ayn? (th as in that) What Time Is It? kam essa'a? It's 10 o'clock. 07:30pm. Enaha al 'ashera. Ennaha assaabe'a wa nesf. . Give Me This! A'teni hatheh! (th as in that) ! I Love You! Uhibbok/ uhibboki (female) I Feel Sick. ana mareed. . I Need A Doctor ahtaju tabeeban! ! One, Two, Three wahed, ithnaan, thalatha (th as in think). , , Four, Five, Six

arba'a, khamsa, sitta , , Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten sab'a, thamania (th as in think), tis'a, 'ashara. , , , ENGLISH PHRASESHOW DO YOU SAY IT IN ARABIC? Where is the airport? Where can I find a hotel? I love you ( uibbik (feminin) / uibbak (masculin)) Thank you very much (( )Shokran (jazeelan)) Do you want to go to a restaurant? Where is the bathroom? ( Ayna ajedu al merhaad?) Whats your name? / My name is ( m ismak/ik?) / ( ismee) How much is this? ( Kam howa thamanoh? (th as in bath)) Can you help me please? ( Hal beemkanek mosaadati? ) Goodbye / bye ( Maa salama) Hello / Good morning / Good evening / Good night ( Marhaba) or ( Salam! ) (Hello) / (( ) Sabah El Khair) (Good morning) / ( . Masa El Khair) (Good evening) / ( / Tosbeho / tosbeheena (female) ala khair) Youre welcome! ( Alafw) I had a great time Can I have a coffee please? Can I help you? ( Hal beemkani mosaadatuk?) No, thank you ( La, shukran) Which is the nearest subway station? At what time does it start? I really like this / I dont like this ( Ajabani haqqan!) / English Arabic Phrases Greeting Hi! Good morning! Good afternoon! Good evening! Welcome! (to greet someone) Hello my friend! How are you? (friendly) How are you? (polite) I'm fine, thank you! , And you? (friendly) And you? (polite) Good Not so good Long time no see I missed you What's new? Nothing new Thank you (very much)! ) ) You're welcome! (for "thank you") My pleasure Come in! (or: enter!) Make yourself at home! Farewell Expressions

Have a nice day! Good night! Good night and sweet dreams! See you later! See you soon! See you tomorrow! Good bye! Have a good trip! I have to go I will be right back! Holidays and Wishes Good luck! Happy birthday! Happy new year! Merry Christmas! Happy Ramadan! Happy Eid Al-adha! Congratulations! Enjoy! (or: bon appetit) Bless you (when sneezing) Best wishes! Cheers! (or: to your health) Accept my best wishes How to Introduce Yourself What's your name? My name is (John Doe) Nice to meet you! Where are you from? I'm from (the U.S/ Egypt) ) ) - I'm (American/ Egyptian) ) ) - Where do you live? I live in (the U.S/ Egypt) ) ) - Do you like it here? Egypt is a beautiful country What do you do for a living? I'm a (teacher/ student/ engineer) ) ) - ( ) Do you speak (English/ Arabic)? ) ) - Just a little I like Arabic I'm trying to learn Arabic It's a hard language It's an easy language Oh! That's good! ! Can I practice with you? I will try my best to learn How old are you? I'm (twenty one, thirty two) years old) ) - It was nice talking to you! It was nice meeting you! Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss... .... .... - ..... - This is my wife This is my husband Say hi to Thomas for me Romance and Love Phrases Are you free tomorrow evening?

I would like to invite you to dinner You look beautiful! (to a woman) You have a beautiful name Can you tell me more about you? Are you married? I'm single I'm married Can I have your phone number? Can I have your email? Do you have any pictures of you? Do you have children? Would you like to go for a walk? I like you I love you You're very special! You're very kind! I'm very happy Would you marry me? I'm just kidding I'm serious My heart speaks the language of love Solving a Misunderstanding Sorry! (or: I beg your pardon!) Sorry (for a mistake) No problem! Can you repeat please? ! Can you speak slowly? Can you write it down? Did you understand what I said? I don't understand! I don't know! What's that called in Arabic? What does that word mean in English? How do you say "thanks" in Arabic? " thank you " What is this? My Arabic is bad Don't worry! I agree with you Is that right? Is that wrong? What should I say? I just need to practice Your Arabic is good I have an accent You don't have an accent Asking for Directions Excuse me! (before asking someone) I'm lost Can you help me? Can I help you? I'm not from here How can I get to (this place, this city)? ) , ( Go straight Then Turn left

Turn right Can you show me? I can show you! Come with me! How long does it take to get there? Downtown (city center) Historic center (old city) It's near here It's far from here Is it within walking distance? I'm looking for Mr. Smith One moment please! Hold on please! (when on the phone) He is not here Airport Bus station Train station Taxi Near Far Emergency Survival Phrases Help! Stop! Fire! Thief! Run! Watch out! (or: be alert!) Call the police! Call a doctor! Call the ambulance! Are you okay? I feel sick I need a doctor Accident Food poisoning Where is the closest pharmacy? It hurts here It's urgent! Calm down! You will be okay! Can you help me? Can I help you? Hotel Restaurant Travel Phrases I have a reservation (for a room) Do you have rooms available? With shower / With bathroom - I would like a non-smoking room What is the charge per night? I'm here on business /on vacation - Dirty Clean Do you accept credit cards? I'd like to rent a car How much will it cost? A table for (one / two) please! -

Is this seat taken? I'm vegetarian I don't eat pork I don't drink alcohol What's the name of this dish? Waiter / waitress! - Can we have the check please? It is very delicious! I don't like it Shopping Expressions How much is this? I'm just looking I don't have change This is too expensive Expensive Cheap Daily Expressions What time is it? It's 3 o'clock Give me this! Are you sure? Take this! (when giving something) It's freezing (weather) It's cold (weather) It's hot (weather) Do you like it? I really like it! I'm hungry I'm thirsty He is funny In The Morning In the evening At Night Hurry up! Cuss Words (polite) This is nonsense! (or: this is craziness) My God! (to show amazement) Oh gosh! (when making a mistake) It sucks! (or: this is not good) What's wrong with you? Are you crazy? Get lost! (or: go away!) Leave me alone! I'm not interested! Writing a Letter Dear John My trip was very nice The culture and people were very interesting I had a good time with you I would love to visit your country again Don't forget to write me back from time to time Short Expressions and words Good Bad So-so (or: not bad not good)

Big Small Today Now Tomorrow Yesterday Yes No Fast Slow Hot Cold This That Here There Me (ie. Who did this? - Me) You Him Her Us Them Really? Look! What? Where? Who? How? When? Why? Zero One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten English Arabic Transliteration Hello, I'm very pleased to meet you marhaba ana saeed b-mareftak Do you speak English? hal tatakallam al ingliyziyya? Do you understand English? hal tafham al ingliyziyya? Yes na-am No laa I understand fahamt I do not understand Laa afham Please repeat aiyd laww samaht English Arabic Transliteration Good morning sabaah il- khair Good evening masa il-khair Good night tisbih ala khair Hello marhaba

Hello (response) ahlan Goodbye ma-a is-salaama How are you? kayf haalak? (male); kayf haalik? (female) Fine bikhair How old are you? kam umrak? My age is umriy English Arabic Transliteration Please min faddlak Thank you shukran Thank you very much shukran jaziylan You are welcome marhaba Pardon? afwan? Excuse me laww samaht Have a seat please tafaddal ijliss English Arabic Transliteration I'm a tourist ana saaiyh I'm British / American / Australian / French / German / Russian. ana britaaniy / amrikiy / australiy / faransiy / almaaniy / ruussiy Please take me to the British / American / Australian / French / German / Russian Embassy lawwsamaht tawasilniy ala is-safaara il-britaniya / il-amrikiya / il-australiya / il-faransiya / il-almaaniya / il-ruussiya I don't speak Arabic ana laa atahadith al-arabiya Please speak more slowly laww samaht tahadith ala mahil May I ask a question? mumkin su-aal? Could you help me? hal yumkin an tasa-aidniy? Where is the bathroom? ayn il-hammaam? I'm sorry ana aasiff English Arabic Transliteration Fire! hareeq! Help! sa-aaduniy! Stop! qif! Can you help me? mumkin tasaaidniy? I need a policeman! ariyd shurtiy! English Arabic Transliteration At what time? mataa? What time is it? kam is-saa-ah al-aan? When does it begin? mataa yabdaa? Show me on the watch arniy al is-saah English Arabic Transliteration Please write the number here mumkin taktub ir-raqam huna Zero sifr One waaHid Two ithnaan Three thalaatha Four arba-ah Five khamsa Six sitta Seven sab-ah Eight thamaanya Nine tiss-ah Ten Ashra English Arabic Transliteration Where can I change some money? ayn yumkin an asarif il-maal? Where can I change dollars/pounds? ayn yumkin ana asarif ad-dolaaraat/jinayhaat? Is there a bank close by? hal yuwjad bank qariyb min hunaa? Is the bank open now?hal il-bank maftuwh al-aan?

Do you need my passport? hal tahtaaj jawaaz safariy? Where do I sign? ayn awaqe-a? English Arabic Transliteration I am staying with friends ana saakin ma-a ass-haabee I am staying at a hotel ana muqiym bi-l-funduq I am here on vacation ana huna fiy ijaaza I'm here on a business trip ana huna fiy rehlat amal I'll be here for a few days suwf abqaa huna kam youm I'll be here for a week suwf abqaa huna lamda usbuwa-a I'll be here for a month suwf abaaqaa huna shahr I have nothing to declare lais ladiy maa asarreh buh What are these? maa haatha? These are personal effects haathiy aghraadiy al-shakhsiyah These are gifts haathiy hadaaya English Arabic Transliteration Where is the lost baggage office? ayn maktab il-mafquwdaat? Where is the duty free shop? ayn is-souq il-huraa? Where is the money exchange? ayn mahall il-saraafuh? Where is the taxi stand? ayn mawqif sayyaaraat al-ujrat? Where is the hotel shuttle? ayn baass il-funduq? Where can I rent a car? ayn yumkin an-istaajer sayyaara? English Arabic Transliteration Do you know this address? hal ta-aaraf haatha il-ainwaan? Please take me to the airport laww samaht awassilniy lil-mataar Please take me to this addresslau samaht awassilnee lihatha il-ainwaan Slower, please ala mahelak laww samaht Stop over there qif hunaa English Arabic Transliteration Could you show me on the map? mumkin ashuuf al-khareetah? Can I get there on foot? mumkin arooh hnaak mashee? Please take me to this address. lau samaht awassilnee lihatha il-ainwaan How far is it? kam yab-ud min hina? I'm lostana dhaaye-a Where is this hotel? wayn haatha il-funduq? Where is this street? wayn haatha ish-shaaria? How do I get to the airport? keef mumkin arooh ala l-mataar? English Arabic Transliteration I would like to introduce you auwd an aqaddimak Pleased to meet you fursa saaiyda My pleasure b-kull suruwr What is your name? maa ismak? This is my husband haatha zawjiy This is my wife haathe zawjatiy This is my colleague haatha zamiyliy This is my friend haatha sadiyqiy How are you? kayf haalak? (male) kayf haalik? (female) Fine, thanks. And you? bi-khair, shukran, wa-anta? Where do you live? ayn taskun? I live in ana saakun fiy How long will you be here? kam setbaaqaa huna? At what hotel are you staying? bi-ayya funduq muqiym? English Arabic Transliteration It's so good to see you ana masruwr bi-ma-araftak Would you like to have coffee? hal tariyd qahwa? Would you like to have tea? hal tariyd shaay?

Would you like to have water? hal tariyd maayy? No, thanks laa, shukran Would you like to go to the theater? hal tauwd a-thahaab ila il-masrah? Would you like to go to the movies? hal tauwd a-thahaab ila is-sinema? Would you like to go to a restaurant? hal tauwd a-thahaab ila il-matt-aam? Do you mind if I smoke? hal tasmah aan adakhin? Not at all laa abadan We're leaving tomorrow. nihna mugaadaruwn ghadan Thanks for everything shukran ala kull shay I had a very good time qadheit waqta mumtaaza We're going to miss you suwf nashtaaq-ilik Good luck! Hadha muwafqaa English Arabic Transliteration Please bring me the menu mumkin ta-atiyniy qaaimat il-akel? I would like more water ariyd il-maziyd min il- mayy I'm on a special diet ana atba-a hamiyah Is it very spicy? hal haw haar I'm a diabetic ana aaindiy is-sukkariy I can't eat salt ana laa aakul il-milh I can't eat sugar ana laa aakul il-sukkar I can't eat dairy products ana laa aakul muntajat il-albaan Can I have the bill please? al-hissab laww samaht? English Arabic Transliteration I don't feel well ana ashaar bataab I'm sick ana mareed I feel weak ana ta-abaan I feel dizzy ashaar baduwaar I have a fever aindiy humma I don't have a fever maa aindiy humma I'm nauseated aaniy min ghathayaan I can't sleep laa astatiya al-nawm I have a cold aindiy zakaam I have a cough aindiy su-aal I have a headache ashaar bisudaa-a I have a stomach ache aindiy waja-a ma-aedah I have sunstroke aindiy dharbat shams I'm allergic to penicillin aindiy hassasiyah min al-bencillin I'm pregnant ana haamila I'm not pregnant ana last haamila English Arabic Transliteration Is there a hospital close by? hal hunaak musstashfah qariyb ? Call an ambulance atlub il-isaaf Help me! saa-aidniy! Get me to the hospital! awasilniy ila al-mustashfah! I need first aid fast! ana bihaaja lil is-aafaa bisurat! I was in an accident! ta-ardhat al- haadith! English Arabic Transliteration Is there a pharmacy nearby? hal hunaak saydaliyah qariybah? When does the pharmacy open? mata taftah is-saydaliyah? What pharmacy is open now? ayya saydaliyah maftuwha haliyan? I need something for a cold ariyd dawa lil zukaam I need something for diarrhea ariyd dawa lil as-haal I need something for a fever ariyd dawa lil hummaa I need something for a headache ariyd dawa lil sudaa-a I need something for sunburn ariyd marham li haruwq ish-shams

I need something for motion sicknessariyd dawa lil ghathayaan It's urgent! haaleh taare-ah English Arabic Transliteration Where is the museum? ayn il-matt-haff? Where is the city centre? ayn markaz il-madiynat? Where is the Emirates Palace? ayn qaser il-emaaraat? Where is the Heritage Village? ayn qariyat il-turaat? Is it open today? maftuuh il-youm? I would like to go on a city tour ariyd an athhaab bijawlat fil-madiynat Do you have an English speaking guide? hal ladaikum murshed yatakallam il-ingliyziy? How long does the tour take? kaam muddett ij-jawleh? Where is the gift shop? ayn mahall il-hadaayah? Is there a restaurant here? hal yuwjad mattaam hunaa? Are children allowed here? hal yassmuuh bujuwd li-atfaal hunaa? Can I see a camel there? hal yumkin an araa al jamal hunaak? Can I see an Arabian horse there? hal yumkin an araa hissaan arabiy hunaak? I would like to meet/see a local Bedouin auwd an araa qaabl il-beduw Are men allowed to enter the park today? Hal yassmuwh lil-rijaal badkhuwl il-hadiyqat?? Where is the nearest park? ayn aqrab hadiyqat? English Arabic Transliteration At what time do business offices open? aimta yebdaa il-dawaam? What is the nearest shopping mall? mahuh aqraab markaz tasawwuwq? Where can I find a souvenir Shop? ayn yumkin an ajad mahall tathkaaraat? Where is the money exchange? ayn mahall asraaf? English Arabic Transliteration I want to buy local handicraft ariyd an ashteriy tuhaff mahaliyat I want to buy carpets ariyd an ashteriy sejjaad I want to buy gold ariyd an ashteriy thahab I want to buy pottery ariyd an ashteriy fakhaar I want to buy a shawl ariyd an ashteriy shaal I want to buy silver ariyd an ashteriy fiddah I want to buy medicine ariyd an ashteriy dawaa I want to buy jewellery ariyd an ashteriy mujawharaat I want to buy cigarettes ariyd an ashteriy sagaayer I want to buy souvenirs ariyd an ashteriy tathkaariyat I want to buy post cards ariyd an ashteriy bitaaqaat bariyd English Arabic Transliteration Excuse me laww samaht I like to buy this auwd an ashteriy haatha How much is it? bikam haatha? Do you have a cheaper one? hal ladiyk arkhas? This is damaged haatha maathal Do you have another one? hal ladiyk ghairuh? What is the lowest price? ma huw arkhas se-er? Is that the final price? haatha akher se-er? Can't you give me a discount? mumkin ta-atiyniy khasm? English Arabic Transliteration I would like to see some of these auwd an araa biaadha min haatha? I would like to see necklaces auwd an araa al-qalaadaat? I would like to see bracelets auwd an araa is-swaar? I would like to see earrings auwd an araa il-halaqa? I would like to see pins auwd an araa il-dabaabiys? Do you have this in gold? hal ladiyk min haatha thahab? Do you have this in white gold? hal ladiyk min haatha thahab abbyadh? Do you have this in silver? aindak min haatha fiddat?

I would like it with a pearl ariyd maa lulu English Arabic Transliteration How much does it cost? kam yakalleff? How long does it take? kam min il-waqt yastagaraq? When can I pick up the pictures? mata yumkinniy akhuth is-suwar? English Arabic Transliteration Where are the beaches? ayn hay ish-shuwaata? Is it a public beach? hal haatha shaata aam? Is there a lifeguard? Hal hunaak haars lilanqaath? Is it safe for children? hal hay aamnat lil-atfaal? Are there dangerous currents? hal hunaak tayaaraat khattrah? We need some beach chairs nahtaaj ila karaasiy bahr We need some beach towels nahtaaj ila manaashef bahr