Learn essential greetings and phrases in Egyptian Arabic to start your first conversations.
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Welcome! Egyptian Arabic is a vibrant dialect spoken in Egypt and widely understood across the Arab world. Let's start with the absolute basics: how to greet someone.
Here are some key phrases. Note that some change depending on whether you're speaking to a male or a female.
| English | Egyptian Arabic (Transliteration) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Ahlan / Marhaba | General, friendly greetings |
| Hello (Formal) | As-salamu alaykum | Reply: Wa alaykum as-salam |
| How are you? (to male) | Izzayak? | |
| How are you? (to female) | Izzayik? | |
| I'm fine (male speaking) | Ana kwayyis | |
| I'm fine (female speaking) | Ana kwayyisa | |
| Thank you | Shukran | |
| Goodbye | Ma'a salama |
You might have a short exchange like this (speaking to a male): Person 1: Ahlan! Person 2: Ahlan beek! Izzayak? Person 1: Ana kwayyis, shukran.
Pronunciation Tip: Don't worry too much about perfect pronunciation at first. Listen to native speakers and imitate as best you can. The effort is always appreciated!
Practice these simple phrases, and you'll be ready to start basic interactions in Egyptian Arabic. Keep learning!
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