Learn Arabic — 50 Essential Phrases in Arabic

50 essential phrases and sentences in Arabic for Arabic learners

Petra, Jordan. Copyright: BBC

• Hello
• Arabic: مرحبا
• Pronunciation: Marhaban
• Goodbye
• Arabic: وداعا
• Pronunciation: Wada’an
• Please
• Arabic: من فضلك
• Pronunciation: Min fadlik (to a female) / Min fadlak (to a male)
• Thank you
• Arabic: شكرا
• Pronunciation: Shukran
• You’re welcome
• Arabic: على الرحب والسعة
• Pronunciation: ‘Ala al-rahb wa al-sa‘a
• Yes
• Arabic: نعم
• Pronunciation: Na‘am
• No
• Arabic: لا
• Pronunciation: La
• Excuse me
• Arabic: عفوا
• Pronunciation: ‘Afwan
• Sorry
• Arabic: آسف
• Pronunciation: Aasif (to a male) / Aasifa (to a female)
• How are you?
• Arabic: كيف حالك؟
• Pronunciation: Kayfa halak (to a male) / Kayfa halik (to a female)
• I’m fine, thank you
• Arabic: أنا بخير، شكرا
• Pronunciation: Ana bikhayr, shukran
• What is your name?
• Arabic: ما اسمك؟
• Pronunciation: Ma ismuk (to a male) / Ma ismik (to a female)
• My name is…
• Arabic: اسمي…
• Pronunciation: Ismi…
• Where are you from?
• Arabic: من أين أنت؟
• Pronunciation: Min ayna anta (to a male) / Min ayna anti (to a female)
• I am from…
• Arabic: أنا من…
• Pronunciation: Ana min…
• Do you speak English?
• Arabic: هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
• Pronunciation: Hal tatahaddath al-ingliziyya?
• I don’t understand
• Arabic: لا أفهم
• Pronunciation: La afham
• Can you help me?
• Arabic: هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuka musa‘adati?
• How much does this cost?
• Arabic: كم يكلف هذا؟
• Pronunciation: Kam yukallif hatha?
• Where is the bathroom?
• Arabic: أين الحمام؟
• Pronunciation: Ayna al-hammam?
• I need a doctor
• Arabic: أحتاج إلى طبيب
• Pronunciation: Ahtaj ila tabib
• I’m lost
• Arabic: أنا ضائع
• Pronunciation: Ana dae‘
• Help!
• Arabic: النجدة!
• Pronunciation: Al-najda!
• I’m looking for…
• Arabic: أبحث عن…
• Pronunciation: Abhath ‘an…
• What time is it?
• Arabic: كم الساعة؟
• Pronunciation: Kam al-sa‘a?
• It’s early
• Arabic: إنه مبكر
• Pronunciation: Innah mubakkir
• It’s late
• Arabic: إنه متأخر
• Pronunciation: Innah muta’akhkhir
• Can I have the menu, please?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني الحصول على القائمة، من فضلك؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuni al-husul ‘ala al-qa’ima, min fadlik?
• I would like to order
• Arabic: أود أن أطلب
• Pronunciation: Awad an atlub
• I am a tourist
• Arabic: أنا سائح
• Pronunciation: Ana sa’ih
• I’m here on vacation
• Arabic: أنا هنا في عطلة
• Pronunciation: Ana huna fi ‘utla
• Can I pay by card?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني الدفع بالبطاقة؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuni al-daf‘ bi al-bitaqa?
• Can you recommend a good restaurant?
• Arabic: هل يمكنك أن توصي بمطعم جيد؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuka an tusi bi mat‘am jayyid?
• I would like a table for two
• Arabic: أود طاولة لاثنين
• Pronunciation: Awad tawila li ithnayn
• I’m vegetarian
• Arabic: أنا نباتي
• Pronunciation: Ana nabati
• I’m allergic to…
• Arabic: أنا لدي حساسية من…
• Pronunciation: Ana laday hasasiya min…
• Could you bring me…
• Arabic: هل يمكنك أن تحضر لي…
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuka an tuhdhir li…
• Is service included?
• Arabic: هل الخدمة مشمولة؟
• Pronunciation: Hal al-khidma mashmula?
• Can I have the bill, please?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني الحصول على الفاتورة، من فضلك؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuni al-husul ‘ala al-fatura, min fadlik?
• Where can I buy a ticket?
• Arabic: أين يمكنني شراء تذكرة؟
• Pronunciation: Ayna yumkinuni shirā’ tadhkira?
• I need a taxi
• Arabic: أحتاج إلى سيارة أجرة
• Pronunciation: Ahtaj ila sayyara ujra
• How long does it take to get there?
• Arabic: كم من الوقت يستغرق للوصول إلى هناك؟
• Pronunciation: Kam min al-waqt yastaghriq lil-wusul ila hunak?
• I’m looking for this address
• Arabic: أبحث عن هذا العنوان
• Pronunciation: Abhath ‘an hatha al-‘unwan
• Can you write it down?
• Arabic: هل يمكنك أن تكتبه؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuka an taktubuhu?
• What’s your phone number?
• Arabic: ما هو رقم هاتفك؟
• Pronunciation: Ma huwa raqam hatifik?
• I’m staying at…
• Arabic: أنا مقيم في…
• Pronunciation: Ana muqim fi…
• Can I get a receipt?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني الحصول على إيصال؟
• Pronunciation: Hal yumkinuni al-husul ‘ala ‘isal?
• Do you have a map?
• Arabic: هل لديك خريطة؟
• Pronunciation: Hal ladayk kharita?
• Is this seat taken?
• Arabic: هل هذا المقعد مشغول؟
• Pronunciation: Hal hatha al-maq’ad mashghul?
• I would like some water
• Arabic: أود بعض الماء
• Pronunciation: Awad ba‘d al-ma’