100 Arabic Phrases: Master Common Arabic Sayings and Sentences

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Welcome to a fascinating journey into the heart of the Arabic language! Whether you’re planning a trip, connecting with friends, or simply curious about this rich culture, knowing a few basic phrases can make a world of difference. This article brings you 100 Arabic phrases that are not only common Arabic phrases but also essential building blocks for your language learning adventure. We’ve carefully selected these Arabic sentences to be practical, easy to learn, and relevant to everyday situations. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and warmth of common Arabic sayings and take your first confident steps in speaking Arabic!

Starting with greetings is key to any language. Here are some fundamental Arabic phrases you’ll use daily:

  • مَرْحَبًا (Marhaban) – Hello
  • أَهْلاً وَسَهْلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) – Welcome
  • كَيْفَ حَالُكَ؟ (Kayfa haluka?) – How are you? (to a male)
  • كَيْفَ حَالُكِ؟ (Kayfa haluki?) – How are you? (to a female)
  • بِخَيْر، شُكْرًا (Bikhayr, shukran) – I’m fine, thank you.
  • وَأَنْتَ؟ (Wa anta?) – And you? (to a male)
  • وَأَنْتِ؟ (Wa anti?) – And you? (to a female)
  • صَبَاح الْخَيْر (Sabah al-khayr) – Good morning
  • مَسَاء الْخَيْر (Masa’ al-khayr) – Good evening
  • تُصْبِح عَلَى خَيْر (Tusbih ‘ala khayr) – Good night (said before sleeping)
  • إِلَى اللِّقَاء (Ila al-liqa’) – Goodbye
  • مَعَ السَّلَامَة (Ma’a as-salama) – Goodbye (with safety)
  • نَعَم (Na’am) – Yes
  • لَا (La) – No
  • مِنْ فَضْلِك (Min fadlik) – Please (to a male)
  • مِنْ فَضْلِكِ (Min fadliki) – Please (to a female)
  • شُكْرًا (Shukran) – Thank you
  • عَفْوًا (‘Afwan) – You’re welcome / Excuse me
  • آسِف (Aasif) – Sorry (male)
  • آسِفَة (Aasifah) – Sorry (female)
  • لَا أَعْرِف (La a’rif) – I don’t know
  • لَا أَفْهَم (La afham) – I don’t understand
  • هَلْ تَتَحَدَّثُ الإِنْجِلِيزِيَّة؟ (Hal tatahaddath al-injliziya?) – Do you speak English? (to a male)
  • هَلْ تَتَحَدَّثِينَ الإِنْجِلِيزِيَّة؟ (Hal tatahaddatheena al-injliziya?) – Do you speak English? (to a female)
  • قَلِيلاً (Qaleelan) – A little

Navigating a new place becomes easier with these common Arabic phrases:

  • أَيْنَ…؟ (Ayna…?) – Where is…?
    • أَيْنَ الْحَمَّام؟ (Ayna al-hammam?) – Where is the bathroom?
    • أَيْنَ الْمَطْعَم؟ (Ayna al-mat’am?) – Where is the restaurant?
  • كَم السِّعْر؟ (Kam as-si’r?) – How much does it cost?
  • هَلْ يُوجَد هُنَا…؟ (Hal yujad huna…?) – Is there… here?
    • هَلْ يُوجَد هُنَا إِنْتَرْنِت؟ (Hal yujad huna internet?) – Is there internet here?
  • أُرِيد أَنْ أَذْهَب إِلَى… (Ureed an athhab ila…) – I want to go to…
  • خُذْنِي إِلَى هَذَا الْعُنْوَان مِنْ فَضْلِك (Khudni ila hatha al-‘unwan min fadlik) – Take me to this address, please. (to a male driver)
  • خُذِينِي إِلَى هَذَا الْعُنْوَان مِنْ فَضْلِكِ (Khudheeni ila hatha al-‘unwan min fadliki) – Take me to this address, please. (to a female driver)
  • يَمِين (Yameen) – Right
  • يَسَار (Yasar) – Left
  • مُسْتَقِيم (Mustaqeem) – Straight
  • قَرِيب (Qareeb) – Near
  • بَعِيد (Ba’eed) – Far

Enjoying the local cuisine is a big part of experiencing a new culture. Here are some useful Arabic sentences for ordering:

  • مِنْ فَضْلِك، أُرِيد… (Min fadlik, ureed…) – Please, I would like…
    • مِنْ فَضْلِك، أُرِيد قَهْوَة (Min fadlik, ureed qahwa) – Please, I would like a coffee.
    • مِنْ فَضْلِك، أُرِيد مَاء (Min fadlik, ureed maa’) – Please, I would like water.
  • هَلْ لَدَيْكُم…؟ (Hal ladaykum…?) – Do you have…?
    • هَلْ لَدَيْكُم قَائِمَة؟ (Hal ladaykum qa’ima?) – Do you have a menu?
  • كَمْ هَذَا؟ (Kam hatha?) – How much is this?
  • الْحِسَاب مِنْ فَضْلِك (Al-hisab min fadlik) – The bill, please. (to a male waiter)
  • الْحِسَاب مِنْ فَضْلِكِ (Al-hisab min fadliki) – The bill, please. (to a female waiter)
  • لَذِيذ (Latheeth) – Delicious
  • شُكْرًا عَلَى الطَّعَام (Shukran ‘ala at-ta’aam) – Thank you for the food.

Building connections involves more than just basic needs. These common Arabic sayings will help you engage in friendly conversations:

  • اسْمِي… (Ismee…) – My name is…
  • مَا اسْمُكَ؟ (Ma ismuka?) – What is your name? (to a male)
  • مَا اسْمُكِ؟ (Ma ismuki?) – What is your name? (to a female)
  • تَشَرَّفْنَا (Tasharrafna) – Pleased to meet you
  • كَيْفَ حَالُ الْعَائِلَة؟ (Kayfa hal al-‘a’ila?) – How is the family?
  • كُل شَيْء عَلَى مَا يُرَام (Kull shay’ ‘ala ma yuraam) – Everything is fine.
  • أَهْلاً بِك (Ahlan bik) – Welcome (response to “Ahlan wa sahlan”) (to a male)
  • أَهْلاً بِكِ (Ahlan biki) – Welcome (response to “Ahlan wa sahlan”) (to a female)
  • عِيد مِيلَاد سَعِيد (Eid meelad sa’eed) – Happy birthday
  • مُبَارَك (Mubarak) – Congratulations
  • حَظًّا سَعِيدًا (Hathan sa’eedan) – Good luck
  • أَتَمَنَّى لَكَ يَوْمًا سَعِيدًا (Atamanna laka yawman sa’eedan) – I wish you a happy day (to a male)
  • أَتَمَنَّى لَكِ يَوْمًا سَعِيدًا (Atamanna laki yawman sa’eedan) – I wish you a happy day (to a female)

Sharing your thoughts and emotions is crucial for deeper communication. Here are some Arabic phrases to help you express yourself:

  • أَنَا سَعِيد (Ana sa’eed) – I am happy (male)
  • أَنَا سَعِيدَة (Ana sa’eeda) – I am happy (female)
  • أَنَا حَزِين (Ana hazeen) – I am sad (male)
  • أَنَا حَزِينَة (Ana hazeena) – I am sad (female)
  • أَنَا مُتْعَب (Ana mut’ab) – I am tired (male)
  • أَنَا مُتْعَبَة (Ana mut’aba) – I am tired (female)
  • أَنَا جَائِع (Ana ja’i’) – I am hungry (male)
  • أَنَا جَائِعَة (Ana ja’i’a) – I am hungry (female)
  • أَنَا عَطْشَان (Ana ‘atshaan) – I am thirsty (male)
  • أَنَا عَطْشَانَة (Ana ‘atshaana) – I am thirsty (female)
  • أُحِب (Uhibb) – I love
  • أُحِبُّكَ (Uhibbuka) – I love you (to a male)
  • أُحِبُّكِ (Uhibbuki) – I love you (to a female)
  • … أَعْتَقِد أَنَّ (A’taqid anna…) – I think that…
  • …فِي رَأْيِي (Fee ra’yi…) – In my opinion…
  • هَذَا جَيِّد (Hatha jayyid) – This is good (masculine)
  • هَذِهِ جَيِّدَة (Hathihi jayyida) – This is good (feminine)
  • هَذَا سَيِّئ (Hatha sayyi’) – This is bad (masculine)
  • هَذِهِ سَيِّئَة (Hathihi sayyi’a) – This is bad (feminine)
  • مُمْتَاز (Mumtaaz) – Excellent

Understanding basic numbers is essential for shopping, telling time, and more. Here are the first ten:

  • وَاحِد (Waahid) – One
  • اِثْنَان (Ithnaan) – Two
  • ثَلَاثَة (Thalaatha) – Three
  • أَرْبَعَة (Arba’a) – Four
  • خَمْسَة (Khamsa) – Five
  • سِتَّة (Sitta) – Six
  • سَبْعَة (Sab’a) – Seven
  • ثَمَانِيَة (Thamaaniya) – Eight
  • تِسْعَة (Tis’a) – Nine
  • عَشَرَة (‘Ashara) – Ten

Being able to ask questions is vital for learning and interacting. Here are some key question words and phrases:

  • مَاذَا؟ (Matha?) – What?
  • مَنْ؟ (Man?) – Who?
  • مَتَى؟ (Mata?) – When?
  • لِمَاذَا؟ (Limatha?) – Why?
  • كَيْفَ؟ (Kayfa?) – How?
  • أَيّ؟ (Ayy?) – Which?
  • كَم؟ (Kam?) – How many? / How much?
  • هَلْ؟ (Hal?) – Is it? / Do you? (used for yes/no questions)
  • أَيْنَ الْ…؟ (Ayna al-…) – Where is the…?

Arabic culture places a high value on politeness and blessings. Incorporate these common Arabic sayings into your interactions:

  • بِسْمِ اللَّه الرَّحْمَن الرَّحِيم (Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem) – In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (often said before starting something)
  • إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّه (In sha’a Allah) – God willing / If God wills
  • اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّه (Alhamdulillah) – Praise be to God (often said after something good happens or after asking “How are you?”)
  • اللَّه يَسَلِّمَك (Allah yisallimak) – May God keep you safe (response to “Ma’a as-salama”) (to a male)
  • اللَّه يَسَلِّمِكِ (Allah yisallimik) – May God keep you safe (response to “Ma’a as-salama”) (to a female)
  • صِحَّة (Sahha) – Cheers / To your health (often said after someone eats or drinks)
  • اللَّه يُبَارِك فِيك (Allah yubarik feek) – May God bless you (to a male)
  • اللَّه يُبَارِك فِيكِ (Allah yubarik feeki) – May God bless you (to a female)
  • تَقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ (Taqabbal Allah) – May Allah accept (often said after worship)
  • يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّه (Yarhamuk Allah) – May Allah have mercy on you (said when someone sneezes)
  • يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُم (Yahdeekum Allah wa yuslih balakum) – May Allah guide you and set your affairs right (response to sneezing)

Add some flair to your Arabic with these expressive Arabic phrases:

  • يَا إِلَهِي! (Ya ilahi!) – Oh my God!
  • !مَا شَاءَ اللَّه (Ma sha’a Allah!) – What God wills! (said in admiration or appreciation)
  • حَسَنًا (Hasanan) – Okay / Good
  • تَمَام (Tamaam) – Perfect / Great
  • يُمكن (Yumkin) – Maybe
  • بِالتَّأْكِيد (Bit-ta’keed) – Certainly / Definitely
  • حَقًّا؟ (Haqqan?) – Really?
  • !انْتَبِه (Intabih!) – Watch out! (to a male)
  • !انْتَبِهِي (Intabihi!) – Watch out! (to a female)
  • لَا بَأْس (La ba’s) – No problem / It’s okay

This collection of 100 Arabic phrases, encompassing Arabic sentences and common Arabic sayings, is your starting point for engaging with the Arabic language and culture. Practice these common Arabic phrases regularly, and you’ll find yourself more confident and connected in your interactions. Embrace the journey, and enjoy the richness of the Arabic world!

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