Arabic Greetings and Introductions

Greetings in Arabic

• MarHabaa - Hello
• MarHabtayn - A more formal or plural form of hello.

Introductions

• Ana ismee Mariam - I am named Mariam.
• Shoo ismak? (to a male) - What is your name?
• Shoo ismek? (to a female) - What is your name?

Basic Responses

• Ahlan - A casual response similar to "Hi" or "Welcome".

Questions about Origin

• Enta men wayn? (to a male) - Where are you from?
• Ente men wayn? (to a female) - Where are you from?

Social Expressions

• Tsha-raf-naa - We are honored to meet you.
• Forsa Sa3eedeh - A happy opportunity to meet.

Describing Location

• Baytee be menta2et Kingsbury. - My house is in the Kingsbury area.
• Wayn baytak? (to a male) - Where is your house?
• Wayn baytek? (to a female) - Where is your house?

Profession

• Anaa estaadheh be jame3et kings. - I am a teacher at Kings University.
• W enta? (to a male) - And you?
• W ente? (to a female) - And you?