Essential Arabic Phrases

Most locals appreciate it when visitors try using a few words in Arabic, even if it’s just a simple ‘Ahlan’ when greeting someone

Ieva

Ieva

Egypt

Ahlan wa sahlan! - Welcome! (said to greet or respond to thanks)

Sabah el-kheir - Good morning

Masa el-kheir - Good evening

Shukran OR Shukran gazīl - Thank you OR Thank you very much

Afwan - You’re welcome

La shukran - No thank you! (perfect for markets and persistent vendors)

Aiwa OR Na‘am - Yes

La’ - No

Izzayyak? OR Ezayyak? - How are you? (very common casual greeting)

Ma‘a es-salāma - Goodbye

Geddan - Very

Mish mushkila - No problem (Egyptians live by this relaxed attitude!)

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