Common Arabic Phrases
Here are some of the more common arabic phrases:
English : | Arabic : |
Peace be with you or Peace be upon you (Greeting) |
- As-Salaam alaykum |
And with you peace or On you be peace (Reply) |
- Wa alaykum as-Salaam |
Hello | - Marhaba |
Goodbye | - Ma`asalaama |
How are you? | - Kayf Halak / Keyf al-lak |
I am fine (thanks be to God) | - Al-hamdu lellah |
If God wishes | - Inshaallah / Inshalla |
Thank you | - Shukraan |
You`re welcome | - Afwan |
No thank you | - La Shukran |
Yes | - Na`am / Aiwa |
No | - La / Laa |
Ok (Fine / Good) | - Zain |
Problem | - Mushkela |
Excuse me | - Afwan / Ismah lee |
I am sorry | - Ana Asif |
How much? | - Bikam? |
We strongly suggest you learn to say Mushkela.