Essential Arabic

		Basic knowledge of Arabic and the many courtesies that grace this language, will go a long way to understand the local customs and culture, as well as foster friendships, and get your work done.
		COMMON ARABIC PHRASES Good morning Sabah el Khair (reply) Sabah el noor Good evening Masa-el khair (reply) Masa-el noor Good night Laileh sa'eeda tisbah ' ala khair Hello Marhaba Greetings (peace be with you) Assalam 'alaikoom (reply) 'alaikoom Assalam How are you? Kaifa halak Goodbye (the one departing) Ma'assalama (the one remaining) Fi aman allah Thank God Al hamdu lillah Welcome (host says) Ahlan wa-sahlan (reply) Ahlan bekum Yes Na'am No La Please Min Fadhlak (m) Please Min Fadhliki (f) After you Taffadhal (m) I beg you to Taffadhali (f) If God is willing Inshaallah What is your name? Ma Ismika? My name is Ismi Do you speak English? Hal tatakalum Al Engleaziah? I do not speak Arabic Ana la atakallum Al Arabiah How? (in what way) Kaifa How much? (cost) Bekam? How many? Kam? What? Matha? What's the matter? Mall amr? What is that? Ma howa thaak? What do you want? Matha toreed? Who? Mein? Why? Lematha?