How to Greet in Arabic
Arabic is a language spoken by millions in the Arab world and beyond. Although regional accents and dialects vary greatly, Modern Standard Arabic (or Fus’ha as it is known in Arabic) is generally understood everywhere. This article outlines some key phrases in MSA that can be used to greet a speaker of this wonderful language.
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1. Say hello in Arabic: “Ahlan wa sahlan” “أَهْلاً وَسَهْلاً” .
2. Say “welcome” in Arabic: “Merhaban” “مَرْحَباً” .
3. Use the common greeting used by most Arabs and Muslims: “As salam aleykum” “السَّلامُ عَلَيْكُمْ”.
4. Reply to this greeting: “Wa aleykum as salam” “وَعَلَيْكُمْ السَّلامُ”.
5. Say “How are you?” in Arabic: “Kaifa haaluk” “كَيْفْ حالُكْ”.
6. Say “I am good, thank you” in Arabic: “Ana bikhayr, shukran” “أَنا بِخيْرْ, شُكْراً”.
7. Say “Good morning” in Arabic: “Sabah al khayr” “صَباحْ الْخيْرْ”.
8. Reply to good morning: “Sabah an noor” “صَباحْ النّورْ” .
9. Say “Good evening” in Arabic: “Masa’a al khayr” “مَساء الْخيْرْ”.
10. Reply to good evening: “Masa’a an noor” “مَساء النّورْ” .
11. Say “Good night” in Arabic: “Leyla sa’eeda” “لَيْلَة سَعْيدَة” .
12. Say “Pleased to meet you” in Arabic: “Tasharafto bema’refatek” “مُتَشَرِفٌ بِمَعْرِفَتِكْ” .
13. Say Goodbye in Arabic: “Ma’a as salama” “مَع السّلامة” .
How to Greet in Arabic.
How to Greet in Arabic.
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