Learning Arabic can be a fascinating journey, and knowing some common expressions can make communication smoother and more enjoyable. Here are some essential Arabic expressions every beginner should familiarize themselves with.
السلام عليكم (As-Salamu Alaykum) – This phrase means “Peace be upon you” and is the most common way to say hello in Arabic.
السلام عليكم، كيف حالك؟
وعليكم السلام (Wa Alaykum As-Salam) – This is the standard response to As-Salamu Alaykum, meaning “And upon you be peace.”
وعليكم السلام، أنا بخير، شكرًا!
شكراً (Shukran) – Simply means “Thank you.”
شكراً على مساعدتك.
من فضلك (Min Fadlak) – This is used when saying “Please” in a polite request, and it changes based on the gender of the speaker. “Min Fadlik” is used when addressing a female.
هل يمكنك إعطائي هذا، من فضلك؟
نعم (Na’am) – This means “Yes.”
هل أنت مستعد للذهاب؟ نعم.
لا (La) – This means “No.”
هل تريد المزيد من الطعام؟ لا.
مع السلامة (Ma’a As-Salama) – This means “Goodbye” or “Go with peace.”
أراك لاحقاً، مع السلامة.
كم الساعة؟ (Kam Al-Sa’ah?) – This phrase means “What time is it?”
عذرًا، كم الساعة الآن؟
أين الحمام؟ (Ayna Al-Hammam?) – This translates to “Where is the bathroom?”
من فضلك، أين الحمام؟
كيف حالك؟ (Kaifa Haluk?) – This is a casual way to ask someone “How are you?” The phrase changes slightly depending on the gender; “Kaifa Haluki?” is used for females.
مرحبا، كيف حالك اليوم؟
أنا بخير (Ana Bikhair) – This means “I am fine.”
شكراً لسؤالك، أنا بخير.
ما اسمك؟ (Ma Ismuka?) – This means “What is your name?” For a female, it’s “Ma Ismuki?”
مرحباً، ما اسمك؟
اسمي… (Ismi…) – This translates to “My name is…”
اسمي محمد، تشرفت بمقابلتك.
لا أفهم (La Afham) – This is a useful phrase meaning “I don’t understand.”
عذراً، لا أفهم ما تقول.
تكلم ببطء من فضلك (Takallam Bibut’ Slowly please.”) – This is useful when you need someone to slow down their speech.
من فضلك، تكلم ببطء، أنا أتعلم العربية.
كم ثمن هذا؟ (Kam Thaman Hatha?) – This means “How much is this?”
أعجبني هذا، كم ثمنه؟
أريد… (Ureed…) – This means “I want…”
أريد كوباً من القهوة من فضلك.
These phrases form the basic building blocks of everyday Arabic and can greatly assist any beginner in navigating simple conversations. By starting with these expressions, learners can gradually build up their vocabulary and gain confidence in their language skills. Remember, language learning is a gradual process, and practice is key. Keep practicing these phrases, and soon you’ll find yourself engaging in more complex conversations. Happy learning!
