How do you say simple sentences in Arabic in a common situation?

If you’re going on a trip to an Arab country then it’s important to learn some simple sentences in Arabic to use in common situations.

Arabic sentences can be divided into two categories: informative sentences and non-informative sentences. Informative sentences make a claim, while non-informative sentences include questions, commands, and requests. Additionally, sentences can be categorized as nominal or verbal. All sentences have two parts: the subject and the predicate.

Common Arabic phrases and expressions can be used to have basic conversations in Arabic. common simple sentences in Arabic for common situations:

• Marhaba – Hello

• Shukran – Thank you

• Afwan – You’re welcome

• Al hamdu lillah – Praise be to God (response to thank you)

• Kayf al-haal? – How are you?

• Ana bekhair – I’m fine

• Ma’a salama – Goodbye

• Na’am – Yes

• La – No

• La ‘afham – I don’t understand

• Hal tatakallam al-Arabiya? – Do you speak Arabic?

• Kayn zalam – Excuse me (to get attention)

• La shukr – No thank you

• Min fadlik – Please

• Ayna…? – Where is…?

• Kayf…? – How…?

• Kamm…? – How much…?

• Wahad, itnayn, talatah – One, two, three

• Fi’ilan – Hurry!

• Sabr – Wait

• Mumkin…? – Is it possible…?

• Aywa / Na’am – Yes (in response to a question)

• La / Laysa – No (in response to a question)

Does this help? Let me know if you need any more common Arabic phrases.

Whether starting your Arabic learning journey or going on a trip to an Arab country, it’s always useful to learn some easy and common phrases.

So Alif Arabic will help you to learn How to say simple sentences in Arabic in a common situation?

What is the common Arabic greeting?

It is of great importance to talk to people politely in any country. In Arab countries, it is better to greet each person in the group when greeting a group of people.

Here are the Formal Arabic Greetings:

Good morning = sabah alkhayr
Good afternoon = masa’ alkhayr
Good evening = masa’ alkhayr
It’s a pleasure to meet you = min dawaei sururi muqabalatuk
Have a nice day = atamanaa lak yawm saeid

Informal Arabic Greetings

Hi = Ahlan
Hey = Mahlan
What’s up? = Ma Akhbarakura?
How’s it going? = Kayfa Tajri Alumur?
Nice to meet you = Ana Saeed Beliqa’ak (Male) / Belqa’ak (Female)

In the Arabic sayings after saying hi there will always be a follow-up question, after we say hi, we normally ask the person about his health or how things are going. The same applies when speaking to Arabs.

However, you should keep in mind that the Arabic language has different dialects. For example, in Egypt when asking someone about his health you will say ‘izayyak’ while in Saudi they say ‘kif haalak?’. Now let’s see some of the greetings and how to respond to them.

Greetings	Greetings in Arabic	traditional response
How are you? (Saudi)	· kif haalak? (addressed to male) · kif haalik? (addressed to female)	· ana bikheer, shukran! أنا بخير، شكراً – I’m fine, thanks! · wa inta وأنت – And you? (addressed to male) · wa inti وأنتِ – And you? (addressed to female)
How are you? (Levantine)	· kifak? (addressed to male) · kifik? (addressed to female)	· mneeH منِيح – I’m good · tamaam تَمَام – I’m great
How are you? (Egyptian)	· izayyak? (addressed to male) · izayyik? (addressed to female)	· kwayyis كوَيِّس – I’m good · kullu tamaam كلّو تَمَام – Everything’s good.

Arabic greetings and responses:

Greetings	Greetings in Arabic	traditional response
Peace be upon you.	as-salaam ‘alaykum	· wa ‘alaykum salaam · or wa ’alaikum as-salaam wa raHmat alaah wa barakatu
Good morning	SabaaH al-khayr	· SabaaH an-nuur · SabaH il-full · SabaH il-ward
Good evening	Masaa’ al-khayr	Masaa’ an-nuur
hello	marHaban/ MarHabteen/ maraaHeb	· marHaban bik (addressing a male) · marHaban biki (addressing a female) · marHaban bikum (addressing a group)
welcome	ahlan wa sahlan	· ahlan biik (addressing a male) · ahlan biiki (addressing a female) · ahlan biikum (addressing a group)
hi/hey	salaam	· ya hala · hala wa ghala · hala wallaah

How do you write a simple sentence in Arabic?

When learning a language, you should start by learning simple sentences, the same goes for the Arabic language.

So here are some easy phrases that will be of great help to you in the future.

What are common Arabic phrases?

Here are some of the common Arabic phrases with pronunciation to have a Friendly Conversation with people and you will most probably use them:

Good evening

Masa’o lkhayr

Good morning

Sabaho lkhayr

Hello

Ahlan

How are you?

Kayfa haluk?

Where are you?

Ayna ant?

Thanks

Shukran

No problem

La mushkila

Oh my God!

Ya ilahi

Wow

Ya salam

Yes

Na’am / Ajal

Excuse me

Ma’azira

I’m sorry

Ana asif

Goodbye

Ma’a Salama

See you soon

Araka lahikan

Please

Min fazlik

Come

Ta’al

I’m not interested

Ana lastu muhtaman

I can’t

La astati’e

How can I …?

Kayfa yumkinony ann…?

My name is…

Ismi hwa…

What’s your name?

Ma usmuk?

Nice to meet you

Surertu biliqa’ik

I’m fine

Ana bikhayr

What’s you like to do in your free time?

Maza taf’aluhu fi awqati faraghik?

What’s your dream job?

Ma hya lwadifato lati tahlomo biha?

What time is it?

Kam i ssa’a?

I appreciate this

Oqadiro haza

Enjoy the rest of your day

Taba yawmuk

What do you think?

Ma ra’eyok?

Sounds good

Yabdo jayidan

Never mind

La yohim

I don’t understand

La afham

Could you repeat that, please?

Hal yomkinoka i’adato haza min fazlik?

Could you please talk slower?

Hal yomkinoka tahadusu bobota’e?

What’s your phone number?

Ma hwa raqmu hatifika?

What does that mean?

Maza ya’ani haza?

Give me one minute

Sorry for the delay

Daqiqa min fazlik

Ozran a’ala ata’ekhir

How do you say simple words in Arabic?

What is the most popular Arabic word? We have made a list of the most important words to know in Arabic.

English	Transliteration	Arabic
Hello	marhaban	مرحبًا
Ok	hasanan	حسنًا
Goodbye	i’lla il liqaa’	إلى اللقاء
Thank you	shukran	شكرًا
Excuse me	alma’thirah	المعذرة
You’re welcome	‘ala arrahb wa isse’ah	على الرحب والسعة
Good morning	sabaah il khayr	صباح الخير
Sorry	‘aasif	آسف
Good night	tusbah ‘alaa khayr	تصبح على خير
Good evening	masaa’ ilkhayr	مساء الخير
Welcome	‘ahlan	أهلًا
How are you	kayfa haaluk	كيف حالك
I’m fine	‘anaa bikhayr	أنا بخير
My name is	ismee…	…اسمي
Please	law samaht	لو سمحت
Happy birthday	‘eid melaad sa’eed	عيد ميلاد سعيد
Congratulations	mubaarak	مبارك
Good luck	bittawfeeq	بالتوفيق
Yes	‘ajal	أجل
No	laa	لا
I don’t know	laa a’rif	لا أعرف
I miss you	ishtaqtu lak	اشتقت لك
My love	habibi	حبيبي
Beautiful	jameel	جميل
Family	’aa’ilah	عائلة
Brother	‘akh	أخ
Sister	‘ukht	أخت
Baby	tifl	طفل
Life	hayaah	حياة
Good	jayid	جيد
Bad	sayi’	سيئ
Happy	sa’eed	سعيد
Happiness	sa’aadah	سعادة
Help	musaa’dah	مساعدة
Restaurant	mat’am	مطعم
Car	sayyaarah	سيارة
Bread	khubz	خبز
Home	bayt	بيت
Dog	kalb	كلب
Cat	qittah	قطة
Where are you	‘ayna ‘anta	أين أنتَ؟
Where	‘ayn	أين؟
When	mataa	متى؟
What	maathaa	ماذا؟
Why	limaathaa	لماذا؟
Sun	shams	شمس
Moon	qamar	قمر