Mini Arabic phrase book

Introduction

English	Arabic Transliteration
Hello, I'm very pleased to meet you	marhaba ana saeed b-mareftak
Do you speak English?	hal tatakallam al ingliyziyya?
Do you understand English?	hal tafham al ingliyziyya?
Yes	na-am
No	laa
I understand	fahamt
I do not understand	Laa afham
Please repeat	aiyd laww samaht

Greetings

English	Arabic Transliteration
Good morning	sabaah il- khair
Good evening	masa il-khair
Good night	tisbih ala khair
Hello	marhaba
Hello (response)	ahlan
Goodbye	ma-a is-salaama
How are you?	kayf haalak? (male); kayf haalik? (female)
Fine	bikhair
How old are you?	kam umrak?
My age is …	umriy

Courtesy

English	Arabic Transliteration
Please	min faddlak
Thank you	shukran
Thank you very much	shukran jaziylan
You are welcome	marhaba
Pardon?	afwan?
Excuse me	laww samaht
Have a seat please	tafaddal ijliss

Asking for help

English	Arabic Transliteration
I'm a tourist	ana saaiyh
I'm British / American / Australian / French / German / Russian.	ana britaaniy / amrikiy / australiy / faransiy / almaaniy / ruussiy
Please take me to the British / American / Australian / French / German / Russian Embassy	lawwsamaht tawasilniy ala is-safaara il-britaniya / il-amrikiya / il-australiya / il-faransiya / il-almaaniya / il-ruussiya
I don't speak Arabic	ana laa atahadith al-arabiya
Please speak more slowly	laww samaht tahadith ala mahil
May I ask a question?	mumkin su-aal?
Could you help me?	hal yumkin an tasa-aidniy?
Where is the bathroom?	ayn il-hammaam?
I'm sorry	ana aasiff

Emergencies

English	Arabic Transliteration
Fire!	hareeq!
Help!	sa-aaduniy!
Stop!	qif!
Can you help me?	mumkin tasaaidniy?
I need a policeman!	ariyd shurtiy!

Expressions of time

English	Arabic Transliteration
At what time?	mataa?
What time is it?	kam is-saa-ah al-aan?
When does it begin?	mataa yabdaa?
Show me on the watch	arniy al is-saah

Numbers

English	Arabic Transliteration
Please write the number here	mumkin taktub ir-raqam huna
Zero	sifr
One	waaHid
Two	ithnaan
Three	thalaatha
Four	arba-ah
Five	khamsa
Six	sitta
Seven	sab-ah
Eight	thamaanya
Nine	tiss-ah
Ten	Ashra

Question words

English	Arabic Transliteration
Who?	meen?
What?	matha?
Why?	limaatha?
When?	mataa?
Where?	ayn?
Where from?	min ayn?
Where to?	ila- ayn?
How?	kayf?
How much?	bikam?

Currency - changing money

English	Arabic Transliteration
Where can I change some money?	ayn yumkin an asarif il-maal?
Where can I change dollars/pounds?	ayn yumkin ana asarif ad-dolaaraat/jinayhaat?
Is there a bank close by?	hal yuwjad bank qariyb min hunaa?
Is the bank open now?	hal il-bank maftuwh al-aan?
Do you need my passport?	hal tahtaaj jawaaz safariy?
Where do I sign?	ayn awaqe-a?

At the airport - clearing customs

English	Arabic Transliteration
I am staying with friends	ana saakin ma-a ass-haabee
I am staying at a hotel	ana muqiym bi-l-funduq
I am here on vacation	ana huna fiy ijaaza
I'm here on a business trip	ana huna fiy rehlat amal
I'll be here for a few days	suwf abqaa huna kam youm
I'll be here for a week	suwf abqaa huna lamda usbuwa-a
I'll be here for a month	suwf abaaqaa huna shahr
I have nothing to declare	lais ladiy maa asarreh buh
What are these?	maa haatha?
These are personal effects	haathiy aghraadiy al-shakhsiyah
These are gifts	haathiy hadaaya

Airport services

English	Arabic Transliteration
Where is the lost baggage office?	ayn maktab il-mafquwdaat?
Where is the duty free shop?	ayn is-souq il-huraa?
Where is the money exchange?	ayn mahall il-saraafuh?
Where is the taxi stand?	ayn mawqif sayyaaraat al-ujrat?
Where is the hotel shuttle?	ayn baass il-funduq?
Where can I rent a car?	ayn yumkin an-istaajer sayyaara?

Taking a taxi

English	Arabic Transliteration
Do you know this address?	hal ta-aaraf haatha il-ainwaan?
Please take me to the airport	laww samaht awassilniy lil-mataar
Please take me to this address	lau samaht awassilnee lihatha il-ainwaan
Slower, please	ala mahelak laww samaht
Stop over there	qif hunaa

Walking around

English	Arabic Transliteration
Could you show me on the map?	mumkin ashuuf al-khareetah?
Can I get there on foot?	mumkin arooh hnaak mashee?
Please take me to this address.	lau samaht awassilnee lihatha il-ainwaan
How far is it?	kam yab-ud min hina?
I'm lost	ana dhaaye-a
Where is this hotel?	wayn haatha il-funduq?
Where is this street?	wayn haatha ish-shaaria?
How do I get to the airport?	keef mumkin arooh ala l-mataar?

Socializing - introductions

English	Arabic Transliteration
I would like to introduce you	auwd an aqaddimak
Pleased to meet you	fursa saaiyda
My pleasure	b-kull suruwr
What is your name?	maa ismak?
This is my husband	haatha zawjiy
This is my wife	haathe zawjatiy
This is my colleague	haatha zamiyliy
This is my friend	haatha sadiyqiy
How are you?	kayf haalak? (male) kayf haalik? (female)
Fine, thanks. And you?	bi-khair, shukran, wa-anta?
Where do you live?	ayn taskun?
I live in…	ana saakun fiy …
How long will you be here?	kam setbaaqaa huna?
At what hotel are you staying?	bi-ayya funduq muqiym?

Making friends

English	Arabic Transliteration
It's so good to see you	ana masruwr bi-ma-araftak
Would you like to have coffee?	hal tariyd qahwa?
Would you like to have tea?	hal tariyd shaay?
Would you like to have water?	hal tariyd maayy?
No, thanks	laa, shukran
Would you like to go to the theater?	hal tauwd a-thahaab ila il-masrah?
Would you like to go to the movies?	hal tauwd a-thahaab ila is-sinema?
Would you like to go to a restaurant?	hal tauwd a-thahaab ila il-matt-aam?
Do you mind if I smoke?	hal tasmah aan adakhin?
Not at all	laa abadan
We're leaving tomorrow.	nihna mugaadaruwn ghadan
Thanks for everything	shukran ala kull shay
I had a very good time	qadheit waqta mumtaaza
We're going to miss you	suwf nashtaaq-ilik
Good luck!	Hadha muwafqaa

At the restaurant

English	Arabic Transliteration
Please bring me the menu	mumkin ta-atiyniy qaaimat il-akel?
I would like more water	ariyd il-maziyd min il- mayy
I'm on a special diet	ana atba-a hamiyah
Is it very spicy?	hal haw haar
I'm a diabetic	ana aaindiy is-sukkariy
I can't eat salt	ana laa aakul il-milh
I can't eat sugar	ana laa aakul il-sukkar
I can't eat dairy products	ana laa aakul muntajat il-albaan
Can I have the bill please?	al-hissab laww samaht?

At the beauty parlor

English	Arabic Transliteration
I need to go to a hairdresser	ariyd an athhaab ila saaloon il-halaaqah
Is there a beauty salon in this hotel?	hal hunaak saaloon tajmiyl fiy hatha il-funduq?
Is there a long wait?	Hal sa-antazir tauwiyla?
Do I need an appointment?	hal ihtaaj ila maw-id?
I would like a manicure	ariyd aamal manakiyr
I would like my hair colored	ariyd aan assbugh shariy
That's perfect	haatha mumtaaz

Talking to the doctor

English	Arabic Transliteration
I don't feel well	ana ashaar bataab
I'm sick	ana mareed
I feel weak	ana ta-abaan
I feel dizzy	ashaar baduwaar
I have a fever	aindiy humma
I don't have a fever	maa aindiy humma
I'm nauseated	aaniy min ghathayaan
I can't sleep	laa astatiya al-nawm
I have a cold	aindiy zakaam
I have a cough	aindiy su-aal
I have a headache	ashaar bisudaa-a
I have a stomach ache	aindiy waja-a ma-aedah
I have sunstroke	aindiy dharbat shams
I'm allergic to penicillin	aindiy hassasiyah min al-bencillin
I'm pregnant	ana haamila
I'm not pregnant	ana last haamila

The hospital

English	Arabic Transliteration
Is there a hospital close by?	hal hunaak musstashfah qariyb ?
Call an ambulance	atlub il-isaaf
Help me!	saa-aidniy!
Get me to the hospital!	awasilniy ila al-mustashfah!
I need first aid fast!	ana bihaaja lil is-aafaa bisurat!
I was in an accident!	ta-ardhat al- haadith!

The pharmacy

English	Arabic Transliteration
Is there a pharmacy nearby?	hal hunaak saydaliyah qariybah?
When does the pharmacy open?	mata taftah is-saydaliyah?
What pharmacy is open now?	ayya saydaliyah maftuwha haliyan?
I need something for a cold	ariyd dawa lil zukaam
I need something for diarrhea	ariyd dawa lil as-haal
I need something for a fever	ariyd dawa lil hummaa
I need something for a headache	ariyd dawa lil sudaa-a
I need something for sunburn	ariyd marham li haruwq ish-shams
I need something for motion sickness	ariyd dawa lil ghathayaan
It's urgent!	haaleh taare-ah

Sightseeing

English	Arabic Transliteration
Where is the museum?	ayn il-matt-haff?
Where is the city centre?	ayn markaz il-madiynat?
Where is the Emirates Palace?	ayn qaser il-emaaraat?
Where is the Heritage Village?	ayn qariyat il-turaat?
Is it open today?	maftuuh il-youm?
I would like to go on a city tour	ariyd an athhaab bijawlat fil-madiynat
Do you have an English speaking guide?	hal ladaikum murshed yatakallam il-ingliyziy?
How long does the tour take?	kaam muddett ij-jawleh?
Where is the gift shop?	ayn mahall il-hadaayah?
Is there a restaurant here?	hal yuwjad mattaam hunaa?
Are children allowed here?	hal yassmuuh bujuwd li-atfaal hunaa?
Can I see a camel there?	hal yumkin an araa al jamal hunaak?
Can I see an Arabian horse there?	hal yumkin an araa hissaan arabiy hunaak?
I would like to meet/see a local Bedouin	auwd an araa qaabl il-beduw
Are men allowed to enter the park today?	Hal yassmuwh lil-rijaal badkhuwl il-hadiyqat??
Where is the nearest park?	ayn aqrab hadiyqat?

The business district

English	Arabic Transliteration
At what time do business offices open?	aimta yebdaa il-dawaam?
What is the nearest shopping mall?	mahuh aqraab markaz tasawwuwq?
Where can I find a souvenir Shop?	ayn yumkin an ajad mahall tathkaaraat?
Where is the money exchange?	ayn mahall asraaf?

General shopping

English	Arabic Transliteration
I want to buy local handicraft	ariyd an ashteriy tuhaff mahaliyat
I want to buy carpets	ariyd an ashteriy sejjaad
I want to buy gold	ariyd an ashteriy thahab
I want to buy pottery	ariyd an ashteriy fakhaar
I want to buy a shawl	ariyd an ashteriy shaal
I want to buy silver	ariyd an ashteriy fiddah
I want to buy medicine	ariyd an ashteriy dawaa
I want to buy jewellery	ariyd an ashteriy mujawharaat
I want to buy cigarettes	ariyd an ashteriy sagaayer
I want to buy souvenirs	ariyd an ashteriy tathkaariyat
I want to buy post cards	ariyd an ashteriy bitaaqaat bariyd

What shoppers say

English	Arabic Transliteration
Excuse me	laww samaht
I like to buy this	auwd an ashteriy haatha
How much is it?	bikam haatha?
Do you have a cheaper one?	hal ladiyk arkhas?
This is damaged	haatha maathal
Do you have another one?	hal ladiyk ghairuh?
What is the lowest price?	ma huw arkhas se-er?
Is that the final price?	haatha akher se-er?
Can't you give me a discount?	mumkin ta-atiyniy khasm?

Jewellery store

English	Arabic Transliteration
I would like to see some of these	auwd an araa biaadha min haatha?
I would like to see necklaces	auwd an araa al-qalaadaat?
I would like to see bracelets	auwd an araa is-swaar?
I would like to see earrings	auwd an araa il-halaqa?
I would like to see pins	auwd an araa il-dabaabiys?
Do you have this in gold?	hal ladiyk min haatha thahab?
Do you have this in white gold?	hal ladiyk min haatha thahab abbyadh?
Do you have this in silver?	aindak min haatha fiddat?
I would like it with a pearl	ariyd maa lulu

The photo shop

English	Arabic Transliteration
How much does it cost?	kam yakalleff?
How long does it take?	kam min il-waqt yastagaraq?
When can I pick up the pictures?	mata yumkinniy akhuth is-suwar?

Swimming at the beach

English	Arabic Transliteration
Where are the beaches?	ayn hay ish-shuwaata?
Is it a public beach?	hal haatha shaata aam?
Is there a lifeguard?	Hal hunaak haars lilanqaath?
Is it safe for children?	hal hay aamnat lil-atfaal?
Are there dangerous currents?	hal hunaak tayaaraat khattrah?
We need some beach chairs	nahtaaj ila karaasiy bahr
We need some beach towels	nahtaaj ila manaashef bahr

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