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Part 1 of 6
Greetings & Courtesy
The five lines you use in your first five minutes
السلام عليكم1. as-salaamu 3alaykumPeace be upon youEvery greeting, with everyone. Always the first line.
وعليكم السلام2. wa 3alaykum as-salaamAnd peace be upon youThe only reply to #1. Never skip it.
شلونك؟3. shloonak? · shloonek?How are you? (m · f)Right after the greeting. The answer is #14.
صباح الخير4. SabaaH al-kheerGood morningBefore noon. You hear back: SabaaH an-noor.
مساء الخير5. masaa al-kheerGood eveningAfter noon. You hear back: masaa an-noor.
Part 2 of 6
Polite Essentials
Five phrases that make you sound respectful instantly
لو سمحت6. law samaHtPlease / excuse me (to a man)Before any request. It changes the whole tone.
لو سمحتي7. law samaHtiPlease / excuse me (to a woman)The same, to a woman. Listen for the i at the end.
مشكور · مشكورة8. mashkoor · mashkooraThank you (m · f)Not shukran. This is what Saudis really say.
يعطيك العافية9. ya3Teek al-3aafyaThanks for your effortTo anyone who works for you. Reply: allah y3aafeek.
العفو10. al-3afwYou are welcomeThe reply to mashkoor. Short and polite.
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Basic Responses
Answer any question like a local
إي11. eeYesForget na3am. Ee is what Saudis actually say.
لا12. laNoSimple, direct, never rude.
إي والله13. ee wallahYes, really · totallyWhen you agree with feeling. You hear it all day.
الحمد لله14. alHamdulillahI am fine (praise God)The answer to shloonak? Always this.
إن شاء الله15. in shaa AllahGod willing · hopefullyAny time you talk about the future, even tomorrow.
Part 4 of 6
Getting Around
Taxis, streets and giving directions
وين؟16. wain?Where?The universal question. Point, then say wain.
قدّام17. giddaamStraight aheadYou say it, and hear it, in every taxi.
يمين18. yimeenRightTurn right. Point as you say it.
يسار19. yisaarLeftTurn left. The opposite of yimeen.
وقّف هنا20. waggif hinaStop hereWhen you arrive. To a woman driver: waggfi hina.
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Shopping & Paying
Ask the price, push back, pay
بكم هذا؟21. bikam haatha?How much is this?Shops, markets, taxis. Everywhere.
غالي22. ghaaliExpensiveWhen the price is too high. Smile when you say it.
فيه خصم؟23. fee khaSm?Is there a discount?Always worth asking in markets and small shops.
أبغى هذا24. abgha haathaI want thisPoint, then say it. Works anywhere.
الحساب لو سمحت25. al-Hisaab law samaHtThe bill, pleaseIn a cafe or restaurant, when you are ready to go.
Part 6 of 6
When You Are Stuck
Five lines for every confusing moment
تقدر تساعدني؟26. tigdar tsaa3idni?Can you help me?The lifesaver. Use it the moment you are lost.
ما فهمت27. ma fihimtI did not understandDo not fake it. Say this and people slow right down.
عيد لو سمحت28. 3eed law samaHtSay it again, pleaseThe polite way to ask someone to repeat.
تتكلم إنجليزي؟29. titkallam ingleezi?Do you speak English?When you are truly stuck. No shame in asking.
أنا جديد هنا30. ana jdeed hinaI am new hereThe magic phrase. A woman says: ana jdeeda hina.
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