Aller au contenu principal
🇸🇦Arabie Saoudite

Saudi Arabic vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate

Script: Alphabet arabe (translittération incluse)

Learn essential Saudi Arabic vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.

15words & phrases
2themes
ENtranslations

👋Greetings & politeness

العامية السعوديةRomanizationEnglishExample
هلاHalaHello
مع السلامةMa'a el-salamaGoodbye
مشكورMashkurThank you
من فضلكMin fadlakPlease
آسفAasifSorry / Excuse me
إيIyYes
لاLaNo
شلونكShlawnakHow are you?

💬Essential expressions

العامية السعوديةRomanizationEnglishExample
ما فهمتMa fahamtI don't understand
تتكلم إنجليزي؟Ttkallam inglizi?Do you speak English?
بكم هذا؟Bikam hatha?How much?
وين…؟Wen…?Where is…?
مايMayWater
ساعدني!Saa'idni!Help!
اسمي…Ismi…My name is…

Learn Saudi Arabic with a native teacher

Vocabulary is the foundation. But to speak fluently, nothing beats live classes with a native teacher. Targumi offers Saudi Arabic classes in small groups, 2 sessions per week, with passionate teachers.

30-day money-back guarantee

Cultural immersion in Saudi Arabic

Films, TV shows, music and podcasts to practise Saudi Arabic every day.

See resources →

Go further in Arabe Saoudien

All Targumi resources for this language.

Arabe Saoudien level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.

Arabe Saoudien survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Arabe Saoudien cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Arabe Saoudien articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Cultural resources

Films, series, podcasts and music to immerse yourself.

Start now

Live classes with a bilingual native teacher. First lessons free.