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Most Common Arabic Phrases

Updated: May 22


Most Common Arabic Phrases. Most used Arabic expressions. Basic Arabic phrases. Essential Arabic expressions.


Your essential guide to navigating the Arabic language. Whether you’re planning a trip to an Arabic-speaking country, engaging with Arabic-speaking friends or colleagues, or simply looking to expand your language skills, this resource is designed to provide you with the most commonly used phrases for everyday interactions.


Arabic, spoken by over 420 million people across 22 countries, is known for its rich history and cultural significance. Mastering even a few key phrases can greatly enhance your communication abilities and deepen your appreciation for Arabic-speaking cultures. On this page, you’ll find phrases categorized by context, such as greetings, travel, dining, and emergencies, along with pronunciations and meanings to ensure you can use them confidently and accurately.



Peace be upon you

السلام عليكم

as-salamu alaykum


And upon you be peace

وعليكم السلام

wa alaykum as-salam (response to As-salamu alaykum)


Hello

مرحبا

marhaban


Hi

أهلاً

ahlaan


Yes

نعم

na'am


No

لا

la


Please

من فضلك

min fadlik


Thank you

شكراً

shukran


Excuse me

عفواً

afwan


Sorry

آسف

asif


Good morning

صباح الخير

sabah al-khayr


Good evening

مساء الخير

masa’ al-khayr


Good night.

ليلة سعيدة

layla sa'eeda


Goodbye

مع السلامة

ma’a as-salama


See you!

إلى اللقاء

ila lliqa


I love you.

انا احبك

Ana uhibukka


No problem.

لا مشكلة

la mushkila


Wher are you from?

من أين أنت؟

min ayn ant


What is your name?

ما اسمك؟

ma aismuk


How are you?

كيف حالك؟

kayfa haluk


I'm fine, thanks.

أنا بخير، شكراً

ana bikhayr, shukran


What time is it?

كم الساعة؟

kam as-sa'a


How much is it?

بكم هذا؟

bikam hatha?


How old are you?

كم عمرك؟

kam omruk


I don't understand.

لا أفهم

la afham


I don't know.

لا أعرف

la a'rif


Can you help me?

هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟

hal yumkinuka musa’adati


Do you speak English?

هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟

hal tatahaddath al-ingliziyya


I don't speak Arabic.

انا لا اتكلم العربية

ana la atakallamu Al arabiyyah


Where is the train station?

أين محطة القطار؟

ayn mahattat alqitar?


Where is the bathroom?

أين الحمام؟

ayna al-hammam?


What is this?

ما هذا؟

ma hatha?


I'm happy.

أنا سعيد

ana sa’id


Is it far?

هل هو بعيد؟

hal huwa ba'id

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