Levantine Arabic vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Alphabet arabe (translittération incluse)
Learn essential Levantine Arabic vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| العامية الشامية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| مرحبا | Marhaba | Hello | |
| مع السلامة | Ma'a el-salame | Goodbye | |
| شكراً | Shukran | Thank you | |
| من فضلك | Min fadlak | Please | |
| آسف | Aasif | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| أيه | Ayh | Yes | |
| لأ | La' | No | |
| كيفك | Kifak | How are you? |
Essential expressions
| العامية الشامية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| مش فاهم | Mish fahim | I don't understand | |
| بتحكي إنجليزي؟ | Bithki inglizi? | Do you speak English? | |
| قديش هاد؟ | Addesh haad? | How much? | |
| وين…؟ | Wen…? | Where is…? | |
| مي | May | Water | |
| ساعدني! | Saa'idni! | Help! | |
| اسمي… | Ismi… | My name is… |
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