Lets speak Arabic

Getting Around – Useful Phrases

The official language in Egypt is Arabic and Egyptian Arabic. Most Egyptians speak English, particularly in the resort areas, but here are a few words to help you get by.

General Phrases

English  

Good morning

Good evening

Hello

Goodbye

Yes

No

Please

Thank you

Ok?

Excuse me?

Where is...?

Do you speak English?

My name is…

How are you?

Can you help me?

I don’t understand   

Egyptian Arabic

Sabah el-kheir

Masa el-kheir

Salam

Masalam

Aiwa

La

Min fadlak (m) / Min fadlik (f)

Shokran

Meshi

Law samaht

Fein

Betakalem inglezi

Ismi…

Izaiak (m) / Izayek (f)

Momken tesa’edny

Ana mesh fahem

 
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