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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