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Article / Updated 04-11-2017
When traveling in Arabic-speaking countries, you'll find that the words and phrases you use most frequently will be the common Arabic greetings. These Arabic words and phrases will quickly become second nature to you because you use them day in and day out with everyone you come across.
Saying hello and good-bye
Polite greetings are just as important in Arabic-speaking countries as they are in America.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Traveling in Arabic-speaking countries can be confusing especially if you can't read the signs or understand the instructions you're given. Learning a few useful Arabic travel-related words and phrases before you begin traveling can save you time and reduce your frustration level.
Here are a few general travel-related terms that everyone should know before making the big trip.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Exploring Arabic-speaking countries can be quite an adventure, but you need to know how to ask for directions in Arabic and to understand what you're told. After all, if you don't understand the directions, you might miss the very things you hoped to see.
The first thing you need to know is how to ask for directions.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
To be understood in Arabic, you need to recognize and know how to pronounce some distinct sounds that differ from English, or don't exist in English at all. The Arabic sound system isn't as different from English as you may think.
In fact, the Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters, most of which have English equivalents.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
By mastering the basics of polite conversation in Arabic, you put yourself and the person you're talking to at ease. Everyone should learn essential Arabic conversational words and phrases before traveling to an Arabic-speaking country. These words and expressions are sure to come up in most everyday conversations.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Speaking Arabic at work and school doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking for a job in an Arabic-speaking country or just need to talk with your coworkers or classmates there, you'll need to know some key words and phrases to help ease your way.
Using Arabic at work
The following are some common words that you'll hear at work on a daily basis.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Learning the proper way to make introductions in Arabic can help you get off to the right start. The Arabic language tends to be a bit more formal than American English. Consequently, introductions in Arabic follow more of a pattern than they sometimes do in the United States. Don't worry, it’s not complicated — just good manners.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Using Arabic for numbers and counting can be a bit tricky if you need to work extensively with numbers, such as in mathematics and accounting. Arabic number can be confusing because the rules change depending on how the numbers are being used.
To make things easier, take a look look at just the most common usage — without worrying about the more advanced rules for case and gender.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Know how to ask for help in Arabic before you have an actual emergency. By learning a few simple Arabic words and phrases for emergencies, you can save valuable time in a crisis.
The simplest way to ask for assistance is to say saa'adinii!, which means Help me! Of course, different situations require different kinds of help.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
When making plans, appointments, and travel arrangements in Arabic-speaking countries, you need to be able to state dates and other calendar terms in Arabic. Understanding the days of the week, the months of the year, and how to tell time in Arabic can help you to avoid confusion.
Calendar terms
In Arabic, the week always starts on Sunday and the names of the days of the week are based (mostly) on numbers.
