What are some basics involving the Arabic language that would be good to know before visiting Egypt?

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Abbas Barkat

Certified Arabic Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience.Specializing in Modern and Quranic Arabic

Hello from Read and Write Greetings: "As-salamu alaykum" (Salam) = Hello "Izayyak?" = How are you? "Alhamdulillah" = I'm good "Shukran" = Thank you "Afwan" = You're welcome Numbers: Learn numbers 1 to 10: Wahed, Itneen, Talata, Arbaa, Khamsa, Sitta, Sabaa, Tamanya, Tisaa, Ashara. Prices & Directions: "Bikam?" = How much? "Fein?" = Where? Knowing these basics will help you communicate more easily in Egypt

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  Jamal Tetuani

  Certified teacher in Arabic, Moroccan Darija, and Spanish | 16 years of experience

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  You should know some basic vocabulary related to greetings, food and drink, asking for directions and places, prices, transportation, customs, and traditions...

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  Abdulsalam Saad

  Dedicated Arabic Tutor with Over a Year of Experience – Making Learning Enjoyable and Effective!

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  Greetings and Politeness: Hello: "Salam" or "Ahlan" Good morning: "Sabah al-khair" Good evening: "Masaa al-khair" Thank you: "Shukran" You're welcome: "Afwan" Please: "Min fadlak" (to a man) / "Min fadlik" (to a woman) Excuse me: "Law samaht" (to a man) / "Law samahti" (to a woman) Common Phrases: How are you?: "Ezayak?" (to a man) / "Ezayek?" (to a woman) Yes: "Aiwa" No: "La" Where is...?: "Fein...?" How much?: "Bikam?"

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  ABDUL RAHMAN TARBOUCH

  Arabic Language Coach

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  Greetings: "As-salamu alaykum" (Salam) = Hello "Izayyak?" = How are you? "Alhamdulillah" = I'm good "Shukran" = Thank you "Afwan" = You're welcome Numbers: Learn numbers 1 to 10: Wahed, Itneen, Talata, Arbaa, Khamsa, Sitta, Sabaa, Tamanya, Tisaa, Ashara. Prices & Directions: "Bikam?" = How much? "Fein?" = Where? Knowing these basics will help you communicate more easily in Egypt.

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  Rawan Shaheen

  Native experienced Egyptian Arabic tutor

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  You need basic knowledge in Egyptian dialogue It is quite different from official Arabic language

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  Asmaa abo bakr

  My native language is Arabic,I explain Arabic in Russian and English

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  First you are welcome, Egypt is beautiful country, kind and funny people If you will come , start with some phrases and practice with Egyptians then alphabet and the basics

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  Ahmed waheed

  Arabic tutor and Arabic voice over artist.

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  welcome to egypt just you need speak and practice Arabic and egyptian Accent i can help you

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  Mohamed

  Certified pharmacist

  I can provide you with tips and planning for ur next visit to Egypt farther more gives you the basics Arabic (native) expressions to be able to communicate with Egyptians , I ll walk you through 1. Greetings 2. Basic phrases 3. Numbers 4. Basic courtesies 5. Common words 6. Directions and transportation 7. Cultural sensitivity 8. Your questions and words you want to learn

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