25 common basic words in Arabic (must know when traveling to Arab countries)

Learning a new language is very hard, but learning a couple of basics is easy. To help our fellow free birds along, here are the 25 basic Arabic words and phrases for traveling through the Arab countries like Dubai.

Learn these 25 basic Arabic words before traveling to Dubai or more of the many Arab speaking countries!

Big smiles when speaking their tongue

The upsides of knowing how to say hello, thank you,  goodbye, yes, no and many more basic phrases, is that it makes you not look like a gullible tourist. It makes you seem friendly, knowledgable, and interested. Also knowing how to order two cold beers and knowing how to you like your drinks and/or food, makes your stay so much more enjoyable. The locals and the staff will deeply appreciate it when you as a tourist are trying your best to learn their language and culture. You will see people opening up and smiling big when you are speaking their tongue. Or in the case of Arabic words, when you try your best to pronounce all those difficult Arabic words correctly. Fortunately, it is comforting to know that everyone in the UAE speaks English well.

The very basics
Hello = Marhaba
Goodmorning = Sabah el Khair
Yes = Na'Am
No = La
Thanks = Shukran
Goodbye = Masalama

Counting to 5
1 = wahid
2 = itnan
3 = talata
4 = arba'a
5 = hamsa

Greetings
How are you = Kaeef Halak
Oke = Hasananaan
Sorry = MaAzera
You’re welcome = Ala rahebi wa al se’aa
Cheers =Fi sihtuk
Beautiful = Jamil
Perfect = Mathali

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