greetings Flashcards
(67 cards)
What is the Arabic term for ‘hello’?
salemu 3alaykum
This is a common greeting in Arabic.
What is the response to ‘hello’ in Arabic?
wa 3alaykum salem
This is a traditional response which means ‘and peace be upon you’.
What does ‘Sba7 1-khir’ mean?
good morning
Used to greet someone in the morning.
What does ‘msa 1-Knir’ mean?
good afternoon
Used to greet someone in the afternoon.
What is the meaning of ‘layla sa3ida’?
good night
A farewell used at night.
Translate ‘labas’ to English.
are you fine
A common inquiry about someone’s well-being.
What is the response to ‘labas’?
labas, al-ham-du -lil-lah
This means ‘good, thanks to God’.
What does ‘Kulshi bikhir’ mean?
everything is fine
A phrase used to indicate that all is well.
Translate ‘shnu - smitk’.
what’s your name?
A question to ask someone their name.
How do you say ‘my name’ in Arabic?
smiti
Used to introduce oneself.
What is the masculine form for ‘his name’?
smitu
Refers to another male’s name.
What is the feminine form for ‘her name’?
smitha
Refers to another female’s name.
How do you ask a male ‘how are you’ in Arabic?
Kiy day-er
A common greeting to inquire about a male’s well-being.
How do you ask a female ‘how are you’ in Arabic?
Kiy dayra
A common greeting to inquire about a female’s well-being.
What does ‘mit - shar-ah feen’ mean?
nice to meet you
A polite phrase used during introductions.
What is the Arabic word for ‘goodbye’?
bslama
A common farewell in Arabic.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘I’?
ana
Used to refer to oneself.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘he’?
huwa
Refers to a male.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘you’ (masculine singular)?
nta
Used to address a male directly.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘she’?
hiya
Refers to a female.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘you’ (feminine singular)?
nti
Used to address a female directly.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘we’?
7na
Refers to a group including the speaker.
What is the Arabic pronoun for ‘they’?
huma
Refers to a group of people.
What is the adjective rule for masculine singular in Arabic?
add nothing
Indicates that no suffix is added for masculine singular adjectives.