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.
Greetings & politeness
| العامية السعودية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| هلا | Hala | Hello | |
| مع السلامة | Ma'a el-salama | Goodbye | |
| مشكور | Mashkur | Thank you | |
| من فضلك | Min fadlak | Please | |
| آسف | Aasif | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| إي | Iy | Yes | |
| لا | La | No | |
| شلونك | Shlawnak | How are you? |
Essential expressions
| العامية السعودية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ما فهمت | Ma fahamt | I don't understand | |
| تتكلم إنجليزي؟ | Ttkallam inglizi? | Do you speak English? | |
| بكم هذا؟ | Bikam hatha? | How much? | |
| وين…؟ | Wen…? | Where is…? | |
| ماي | May | Water | |
| ساعدني! | Saa'idni! | Help! | |
| اسمي… | Ismi… | My name is… |
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