Basic Arabic expressions, numbers and colours


Here are a few very basic Arabic words for you to have a go at prior to coming to Kingdom. They do vary from region to region, but will be understood.

What is your name?---------------ma ismok?

My name is-------------------------ismy ______

How old are you?-----------------kam omroka?

Nice to meet you------------------tasharrafna

Goodbye---------------------------ma'assalama

yes----------------------------------na'am or aiwa

no------------------------------------la

Hello!-------------------------------marhaba

Good Morning---------------------sabah al-hayri

How are you?----------------------kayfa haluk?

fine!----------------------------------biheyr

Please-------------------------------minfadlik

Thank you--------------------------shukran!

Thank you very much!------------Shukran Gazillan



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