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Egyptian Arabic vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Alphabet arabe (translittération incluse)
Learn essential Egyptian Arabic vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
15words & phrases
2themes
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Greetings & politeness
| العامية المصرية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| أهلاً | Ahlan | Hello | |
| مع السلامة | Ma'a el-salama | Goodbye | |
| شكراً | Shukran | Thank you | |
| من فضلك | Min fadlak | Please | |
| آسف | Aasif | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| أيوه | Aywa | Yes | |
| لأ | La' | No | |
| إزيك | Izzayak | How are you? |
Essential expressions
| العامية المصرية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| مش فاهم | Mish fahim | I don't understand | |
| بتتكلم إنجليزي؟ | Bittkallim inglizi? | Do you speak English? | |
| بكام ده؟ | Bikam da? | How much? | |
| فين…؟ | Feen…? | Where is…? | |
| مية | Maya | Water | |
| النجدة! | El-nagda! | Help! | |
| اسمي… | Ismi… | My name is… |
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