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Learn Basic Arabic Words

Preface

Assalaam Aaleikum!

I live in UAE and very often I come across individuals who prefer speaking in Arabic. Arabic is a
beautiful language with its own charm. Although most of us would like to speak fluent Arabic, it
is seldom easy to pick a new language. I am not saying it is impossible. I know few people who
have picked up Arabic speaking as well as writing within couple of years.

Having said that, this e-book is a small effort in enlightening those who would like to speak
basic Arabic. Through this e-book I would like you to learn certain basic Arabic words which will
help you in many circumstances like casual conversation, fillers when you speak in other
languages and so on.

In the near future, I hope to bring out similar e-books to help you.

For video tutorials, please visit: Learn Arabic

Shukran and All the best.

Deepak M

Blogger-Editor

emiratesdiary.com

Note: This e-book is in English. Hence, spellings and interpretations may differ. I do not
guarantee correctness of the content.
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Appendix Page

1. Part 1: Basic Arabic Words for Conversation 3-4

2. Part 2: Conversational Arabic Words 5

3. Part 3: Miscellaneous Arabic Words: Arabic words used while having a conversation.6

4. Part 4: Useful basic Arabic words phrases when travelling 7

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PART 1 : Basic Arabic Words for Conversation

ARABIC ENGLISH
Assalam Alaikum Peace be Upon you
Reply: Wa Alaikum Assalam And Peace be Upon you
We Aleikom Elsalam Greetings
Marhaba Hello
Reply: Marhabteen
Sabah Al Khair Good Morning
Reply: Sabah Al Noor
Masah Al Khair Good Afternoon
Reply: Masah Al Noor
Kaifa Haalik? (also Keefak) How are You?
Reply: Bi Khair, Zayn or Al Hamdu Lillah Fine and Praise be to Allah
Ahlan wa Sahlan Hello
Shukran Thank you
Reply: Aafwaan You are welcome.
La Shukran No Thank You
Mabrook
Congratulations

Masjid
Mosque

A Ed min Fadlik Kindly repeat

Ma assalama Good Bye
Kam Alsaa a What is the time?
Sayyarah Car
Titakkellem ingleezi? Do you speak English?
Inta Min Weyn? Where are you from?
Reply: Ana min India or Amreeka
Yaallah – Come on or let's go
Mafi Mushkil – No problem.
is a phrase used to mean 'like'” or 'you
Yani
know'”
Where is the washroom or bathroom or
Wayn al hammam? –
toilet?
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Inshallah – If Allah wishes

This word is heard the most. It denotes that if Allah wishes, our arrangement or deeds will be
done.
Maashallah – What Allah Wishes.
This Is Used In Praise Of Someone Or Something Or As A Complement.
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PART 2:
Conversational Arabic Words

ARABIC ENGLISH
Naam Yes
La No
Aywa Yes or OK
Min Fudluk Please
Shoo? What?
Shoofi Mafi? What’s up?
Shoo Hada? What is this?
Tamaam Perfect
Baadin Later
Dilwaati Now
Ilyoum Today
Bukra Tomorrow
Taal Bukra Come tomorrow
Ashoofook Bukra See You Tomorrow
Aadhi It is normal
Get Me Some Tea or Can I Have Some Tea
Jebli Shai
Please?
Kallemni Call Me or Talk To Me
Ma Adhri I Don’t Know
Maa- i- Khussni It’s Not My Problem
Inta Kida Thumbs Up
Intaa Tabaan Thumbs Down
Areed Areef I Want To Know
Mumken Asaduq Can I Help You?
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PART 3:

Miscellaneous Arabic Words: Arabic words used while having a conversation.

ARABIC ENGLISH
Tabaan Of Course
Andi I Have.
Kam How Much?
Kam Al Ijara How much is the rent?
Affwaan Excuse Me
Kullu Everything
Kullu Tamam Everything OK.
Wayn Where?
Maata When?
Shoo What?
Leysh Why?
Meen Who?
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PART 4

Useful basic Arabic words phrases when travelling

ARABIC ENGLISH
Sida Straight
Yasar Left
Yameen Right
Shuwey Shuwey Slower.(Slowly slowly)
Khallaas Finish
Awwal First or Number one.
Thanee Second
Thalith Third
Rabbea Fourth
Muffruq Turning
Shariya Road
Ishaara Traffic Signal
Min From
Fouq Up
That Down
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Shukran.