Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Arabic is the language used by millions of people in the Arab world and beyond. Although regional accents and dialects vary widely, Modern Standard Arabic (or Fus'ha as it is called in Arabic) is generally understood throughout. This article describes some of the key phrases in SSA that can be used to greet a native speaker of this wonderful language.

Steps

1. 1 Hello: Ahlan wasailan اهلاً وسهلاً
2. 2 Welcome: Merhaba مرحباً
3. 3 A common greeting used by most Arabs (and Muslims): As-salamu alaykum السلام عليكم
4. 4 Reply to this greeting: Wa-alaykum as-salam وعليكم السلام
5. 5 How are you doing?: Kaifa Haluka كيف حالك؟
6. 6 OK, thanks: Ana bihair, shukran انا بخير ، شكراً
7. 7 Good morning: Sabah al khair صباح الخير
8. 8 Reply to the reply "Good morning": Sabah An Nur صباح النور
9. 9 Good evening: Masa al khair مساء الخير
10. 10 Reply to the reply "Good evening": Masa An Nur مساء النور
11. 11 Goodnight: Layla Saida ليلة سعيدة
12. 12 Nice to meet you: Motasharefon bemarefatek متشرفٌ بمعرفتك
13. 13 Goodbye: Maa as salama مع السلامة

Tips

• Practice, practice, practice!
• Listen to Arabic songs for the perfect accent (Nancy Ajram, Haifa Wahbi, Tamer Hosny are some good artist names)

Warnings

• Arabic words and phrases differ depending on whether you are talking to a man or a woman. Most of the phrases presented can be used to communicate with both genders, but for a more advanced level of learning Arabic, do not forget to learn the masculine and feminine rules.

What do you need

• A good friend who can speak Arabic to help you improve your accent and pronunciation.