Basic Arabic Conversation with English Translation

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Learning to converse in Arabic can seem challenging, especially for English speakers. However, starting with basic Arabic conversations and their English translations can make this process much easier. Whether you are planning to travel to an Arabic-speaking country or want to communicate with Arabic-speaking friends, knowing some simple phrases can go a long way. In this article, we’ll go over some essential Arabic phrases, providing their English translations and explanations, to help you start conversations in Arabic with confidence.

Greetings and Introductions

When you meet someone new, the first thing you do is greet them. Here are some basic greetings and phrases for introductions in Arabic, along with their English translations.

  • Hello
    • Arabic: Marhaba (مرحبًا)
    • English: Hello
  • How are you?
    • Arabic: Kayfa haluka? (كيف حالك؟) [to a male]
    • Arabic: Kayfa haluki? (كيف حالكِ؟) [to a female]
    • English: How are you?
  • I am fine, thank you
    • Arabic: Ana bekhair, shukran (أنا بخير، شكرًا)
    • English: I am fine, thank you
  • What is your name?
    • Arabic: Ma ismuka? (ما اسمك؟) [to a male]
    • Arabic: Ma ismuki? (ما اسمكِ؟) [to a female]
    • English: What is your name?
  • My name is…
    • Arabic: Ismi… (اسمي…)
    • English: My name is…

These simple phrases will help you start a conversation and make a good first impression.

Common Phrases for Everyday Situations

In everyday situations, certain phrases come in handy. Here are some essential Arabic phrases you might use daily.

  • Please
    • Arabic: Min fadlik (من فضلك) [to a male]
    • Arabic: Min fadliki (من فضلكِ) [to a female]
    • English: Please
  • Thank you
    • Arabic: Shukran (شكرًا)
    • English: Thank you
  • Yes / No
    • Arabic: Na’am / La (نعم / لا)
    • English: Yes / No
  • Excuse me
    • Arabic: Afwan (عفواً)
    • English: Excuse me / Sorry
  • Where is…?
    • Arabic: Ayna…? (أين…؟)
    • English: Where is…?
  • How much does this cost?
    • Arabic: Kam thaman hadha? (كم ثمن هذا؟)
    • English: How much does this cost?

These phrases are useful in various everyday interactions, such as shopping, asking for directions, or making polite requests.

Essential Phrases for Travel

When traveling in an Arabic-speaking country, you may need to know some specific phrases to navigate around. Here are some key phrases that will be helpful.

  • Where is the nearest hotel?
    • Arabic: Ayna aqrab funduq? (أين أقرب فندق؟)
    • English: Where is the nearest hotel?
  • Can you help me?
    • Arabic: Hal beemkanika mosa’adati? (هل بإمكانك مساعدتي؟) [to a male]
    • Arabic: Hal beemkaniki mosa’adati? (هل بإمكانك مساعدتي؟) [to a female]
    • English: Can you help me?
  • I need a taxi
    • Arabic: Ahtaju ila taxi (أحتاج إلى تاكسي)
    • English: I need a taxi
  • Where is the airport?
    • Arabic: Ayna almatar? (أين المطار؟)
    • English: Where is the airport?
  • I am lost
    • Arabic: Ana daie’ (أنا ضائع)
    • English: I am lost

Knowing these phrases can make your travel experience smoother and less stressful.

Phrases for Dining Out

If you’re dining out, it’s helpful to know some basic phrases to order food and communicate with the waitstaff.

  • I would like to order…
    • Arabic: Oreed an atlub… (أريد أن أطلب…)
    • English: I would like to order…
  • The bill, please
    • Arabic: Alfatora min fadlik (الفاتورة من فضلك)
    • English: The bill, please
  • Do you have a vegetarian option?
    • Arabic: Hal ladaykum akl nabaty? (هل لديكم أكل نباتي؟)
    • English: Do you have a vegetarian option?
  • This food is delicious
    • Arabic: Hadha attaam latheeth (هذا الطعام لذيذ)
    • English: This food is delicious
  • I am allergic to…
    • Arabic: Ana a’ni min hasasiyya li… (أنا أعاني من حساسية لـ…)
    • English: I am allergic to…

These phrases will help you enjoy your dining experience and ensure you get the right food for your needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arabic Roman Arabic English
أنَا مَشٛغُوٛلٌ aana mashgolon I am busy.
أیٛنَ تَسٛکُنٛ؟ aina  taskon Where you live?
أنَا تَا ئَہٌ aana taeiaton I am lost.
ھَذَا مَا اُرِیٛدُہُ فِعٛلًا haza ma oridoho fe’lan This is what I want.
اَنَا مُتَأخِرٌ aana motakhiron I am late.
لَقَدٛفَاتَھُمُ القِطَارُ la qad fathomol qitar They missed the train.
اَشٛکُرُکَ ashkoroka I thank you.
أعٛتَذِرُ لَیٛکَ e’taziro laika I apologies.
طَیِّبٌ tayyebon Good
حَسَنًا hasanan All right
أھٛلًا بِکَ ahlan bika You are welcome.
أسِفٛ aasif I am sorry
أسٛتَمِیٛحُکَ عُذٛرًا astamioka ozran I beg your pardon.
رُبَّمَا robbama Perhaps
اَمَلُ ذٰلِکَ amalo zalik I hope so

 

Basic Arabic Conversation Sentences for Daily Use

Marhaba! مرحباً! Hello!
Shukran شكراً Thank you
‘Afwan عفواً You’re welcome
Sabah al-khayr صباح الخير Good morning
Masa’ al-khayr مساء الخير Good evening
Min fadlik من فضلك Please
Na’am نعم Yes
La لا No
Kayfa halluk? كيف حالك؟ How are you?
Ana bikhayr, shukran. أنا بخير، شكراً I’m fine, thank you.
Ma’a as-salama مع السلامة Goodbye
‘Asif آسف Sorry
TafaDDal تفضل Please (inviting)
‘In shaa’ Allah إن شاء الله God willing
Maa salaama ما سلامة Farewell
Ayna al-hamam? أين الحمام؟ Where is the restroom?
Kam hadha? كم هذا؟ How much is this?
Mumkin…? ممكن…؟ Can I…?
La ‘afham لا أفهم I don’t understand
Min ‘ayna anta/anti? من أين أنت؟ Where are you from?
‘IsmaH li… اسمح لي… Excuse me…
‘Ayna al-maTam? أين المطعم؟ Where is the restaurant?
Yalla يلا Let’s go / Come on
In shaa’ Allah إن شاء الله If God wills
Sabr jameel صبر جميل Patience is beautiful
Maa hadha? ما هذا؟ What is this?
Min faDlik من فضلك Please (requesting)
Ana laa afham أنا لا أفهم I don’t understand
Shu ismak? شو اسمك؟ What’s your name?
Ana ismi… اسمي… My name is…
Ana mahjoob/mahjooba أنا مخجوب/مخجوبة I am embarrassed
Yaa saHbi/saHbati يا صديقي/صديقتي Hey, my friend
Shu ra’iik? شو رأيك؟ What do you think?
Ana fi sa’eed أنا في سعيد I am happy
‘Arju al-mu’awana أرجو المساعدة Please help me
Ana mutaHajjil أنا متحججل I am confused
Ana majnoon/majnoona أنا مجنون/مجنونة I am crazy
Ana ‘uhibbuka/uhibbuki أنا أحبك/أحبكِ I love you
Ana mumkin…? أنا ممكن…؟ Can I…?
Ana laa ‘aaref أنا لا أعرف I don’t know
‘Ayn al-Suq? أين السوق؟ Where is the market?
Ana ja’eel/ja’eela أنا جائع/جائعة I am hungry
Ana taSHaan/taSHaana أنا تشعن/تشعنة I am thirsty
Ana mutaba’at أنا متعبة I am tired
Ana saeedaan أنا سعيدان I am sad
Ana marid/marida أنا مريض/مريضة I am sick
Ana feeha/feeh أنا فيها/فيه I’m in it
Ana ba’eed/ba’eeda أنا بعيد/بعيدة I am far
Ana qareeb/qareeba أنا قريب/قريبة I am close
Ana SaHeeh/SaHeeha أنا صحيح/صحيحة I am correct

 

 

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