Arabic Phrases
Etiquette is important in Arabian countries and it is well known that the smallest efforts of the foreigner in learning Arabic can go a long way.
| 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? (to a male) | Kayf Halak / Keyf al-lak |
| How are you? (to a female) | Kayf Halik |
| I am fine | Tamaam |
| Praise / Thanks be to God | Al Hamdoolilah |
| If God wishes / permits | Insha'Allah |
| Thank you | Shukraan |
| You're welcome | Aufwan |
| No thank you | La Shukraan |
| Yes (called by name) | Na`am |
| Yes (confirmation) | Aiwa |
| No | La / Ma |
| Ok (Fine / Good) | Zain |
| Problem | Mushkela |
| Excuse me | Afwan / Ismah lee |
| I am sorry | Ana Asif / Muta Asif |
| How much? | Bikam? |
| Today | Al Yome |
| Tomorrow | Bukra |
| Day after tomorrow | Ba Bukra |
| Tonight | Al Layla |
| Yesterday | Ams |
| Water | Moi |
| What is your name? | Shu Ismeek |
| My name is ... (answer) | Ismee ... |
Numbers
| English | Arabic |
| 0. Zero | Sifr |
| 1. One | Wahid |
| 2. Two | Ithnain |
| 3. Three | Thalaatha |
| 4. Four | Arba'a |
| 5. Five | Khamsa |
| 6. Six | Sittah |
| 7. Seven | Sab'ah |
| 8. Eight | Thamaniya |
| 9. Nine | Tis'ah |
| 10. Ten | Asharah |
Days of the week
| English | Arabic |
| Saturday | Al-Ssabt |
| Sunday | Al-Ahad |
| Monday | Al-Ithnain |
| Tuesday | Al-Thalaatha |
| Wednesday | Al-Arba'a |
| Thursday | Al-Khamis |
| Friday | Al-Jum'a |