Learning Arabic can be quite daunting, with several dialects to go through. However, it is a beautiful language, full of emotion and meanings. First and foremost, everyone learns a language for a reason. Whether you're planning to travel to an Arabian country, or to simply learn for the sake of personal interest, it's always a good idea to learn about the everyday language, as somewhat all Arabs use a modern version of Arabic.

Before digging deeper into the topic, let's start with the basics of Arabic words and their English translation that can be memorized easily.

Learning a foreign language is not about the amount of vocabulary you can acquire as much as it's more about knowing the right words to use. We'll start by giving you a few, easy-to-learn and frequently used Arabic words and phrases, to help you out in any situation!

Peace be upon you - As-Salaamu Alaikom - السلام عليكم

My name is — Esmi — اسمي

Good evening - Masaa-ul-khair - مساء الخير

Good morning - Sabaah-ul-khair - صباح الخير

Nice to meet you - Forsa Sa-eeda - فرصة سعيدة

Thanks – Shukran - شكرًا

you welcome - Afwan - عفوًا

Please or Excuse me - Law samaht – لو سمحت

Hello — Marhaba — مرحبا

How are you - Kayfa haluk - كيف حالك

I'm sorry — Ana aa’sif — أنا آسف

School—Madrasah — مدرسة

Work — A'mal — عمل

Goodbye — Ma'a-es-salama — مع السلامة

See you later — Ela aleqa'a / Araka lahiqan — أراك لاحقا/ إلى اللقاء

Happy birthday - Eid melaad sa’eed - عيد ميلاد سعيد

Congratulations - Mabrouk مبروك –

Help - Musaa’dah - مساعدة

Where are you - Ayna anta - أين أنتَ؟

I don’t know - La a’ref – لا أعرف

Of course - Tab'aan – طبعًا

What is the time? - Kam Alsa'aa كم الساعة -

I think I am lost - Ana Ta’eh أنا تائه -

I need a doctor - Ahtaj Ela Dok-toor – أحتاج إلى دكتور

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