10 Essential Arabic Phrases for Saudi Arabia Travelers
Essential Arabic Phrases in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Embarking on a journey to Saudi Arabia unveils a world of rich culture, history, and hospitality. To ensure a more immersive and enjoyable travel experience, equipping yourself with some essential Arabic phrases can go a long way.
So, to get you ready for your journey to Saudi Arabia, this blog post will explore 10 Essential Arabic Phrases for travelers!
1. Greetings! / حيّاك الله
Hayyak Allah is one way of greeting people and is similar to
Al-Salam Alaikum
“Peace be upon you” / السلام عليكم
2. How is everything? / كيف أمورك
Kef Omourak means “How’s everything going for you?” and it serves as a thoughtful and inclusive inquiry into the overall well-being and experiences of an individual.
3. I’m good / أموري طيبة
Omouri Tayba is a direct answer to the question above and means that “things are going well for me, I’m good!”
4. How are you? / ايش العلوم
Eish El’oloum is a common way of starting a conversation when you meet people.
5. Very nice / مرّة حلو
Marra Hilo
Example:
Inta btit’allam bsir’aa, marra hilo!
You’re learning quickly, very nice / أنت بتتعلّم بسرعة، مرّة حلو
6. You got it! / أبشِر
Absher is said to a person that something will be done/completed and that he doesn’t have to worry about it.
It originates from the word Bushra / بُشرى which means “Good news”.
7. Bravo! / كَفو
Kafou also means “Well done” and it’s used to praise a person for what he achieved/completed.
8. Respect! / والنّعَم
Wanne’am is used to praise & show appreciation to a person for being competent, mainly when he mentions his full name or place of birth, or just any information about him that deserves respect.
9. I want / أبغى
Abgha
Example:
Abgha shay min fadlak
I want tea, if you please / أبغى شاي من فضلك
10. Good / زين
Zein is said to describe something good or a situation as beautiful/wonderful.
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