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Standard Arabic → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Introduction to Arabic script → Basic Arabic phrases

In the previous lesson, we learned about Arabic vowels and consonants, and how to read them. Now, let's move on to learning some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. This will be a great way to practice the Arabic script and pronunciation that we have learned so far.

Greetings

First impressions are important, and greetings are a key part of any introduction. Here are some common Arabic greetings:

مرحبا (marhaban) - Hello
صباح الخير (sabah al-khayr) - Good morning
مساء الخير (masa' al-khayr) - Good evening
أهلا وسهلا (ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome

Introducing Yourself

When introducing yourself in Arabic, it's important to include your name and some basic information about yourself. Here are some phrases to help you get started:

أنا اسمي [name] (ana ismee [name]) - My name is [name]
أنا من [country] (ana min [country]) - I am from [country]
أنا [age] سنة (ana [age] sana) - I am [age] years old
أنا طالب/طالبة (ana tālib/tāliba) - I am a student
أنا أتحدث العربية/الإنجليزية/الفرنسية (ana atahaddath al-'arabiyah/al-'ingliziyyah/al-faransiyyah) - I speak Arabic/English/French

Asking About Others

When meeting new people, it's also important to show interest in them by asking about their name and background. Here are some phrases to help you ask about others:

ما اسمك؟ (ma ismuka/ismuki?) - What is your name? (to a male/female)
من أين أنت؟ (min ayna anta/anti?) - Where are you from? (to a male/female)
كم عمرك؟ (kam 'umruka/umruki?) - How old are you? (to a male/female)
هل تتحدث العربية/الإنجليزية/الفرنسية؟ (hal tatakallam al-'arabiyah/al-'ingliziyyah/al-faransiyyah?) - Do you speak Arabic/English/French? (to a male/female)

Common Phrases

Here are some additional common phrases that can be useful in various situations:

شكرا (shukran) - Thank you
عفوا (afwan) - You're welcome
نعم (na'am) - Yes
لا (la) - No
هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟ (hal yumkinuka musa'adati?) - Can you help me?
أين هو/هي؟ (ayna huwa/hiya?) - Where is he/she?
كم الساعة؟ (kam al-sa'ah?) - What time is it?
أنا آسف/آسفة (ana asif/asifah) - I'm sorry

Remember to practice these phrases regularly to improve your Arabic speaking skills.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. Greetings, introducing yourself, asking about others, and common phrases are all important aspects of communication in Arabic. Practice these phrases and try using them in conversations with native Arabic speakers to further enhance your language skills. In the next lesson, we will delve into the topic of nouns and gender in Arabic.

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Arabic script

Nouns and gender in Arabic

Verbs and conjugation in Arabic

Numbers and counting in Arabic

Everyday Arabic vocabulary

Food and drink vocabulary

Arabic customs and traditions

Arabic music and entertainment

Adjectives in Arabic

Pronouns in Arabic

Prepositions in Arabic

Interrogatives in Arabic

Adverbs in Arabic

Transportation vocabulary

Shopping and money vocabulary

Arabic literature and poetry

Arabic calligraphy and art

Weather vocabulary

Conditional sentences in Arabic

Passive voice in Arabic

Relative clauses in Arabic

Arabic adjectives and nouns

Arabic cinema and TV

Arabic fashion and beauty

Sports and leisure vocabulary

Other Lessons

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+In the previous lesson, we learned about Arabic vowels and consonants, and how to read them. Now, let's move on to learning some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. This will be a great way to practice the Arabic script and pronunciation that we have learned so far.
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-As a Standard Arabic teacher for 20 years, I know that learning the basics is important for any language. In this lesson, we will cover the Arabic script, including vowels and consonants, along with some basic phrases to introduce oneself in Arabic.
+== Greetings ==
+First impressions are important, and greetings are a key part of any introduction. Here are some common Arabic greetings:
-<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Standard-arabic/Grammar/Gender|Gender]] & [[Language/Standard-arabic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
-== Introduction to Arabic script ==
-The Arabic script is an alphabet that originated from the Nabataean script used in ancient Arabia. It consists of 28 letters and is written from right to left. Arabic script is used in many languages, including Standard Arabic, Persian, and Urdu.
-=== Arabic vowels ===
-Arabic has three short vowels (fatḥah, kasrah, ḍammah) and two long vowels (alif maqsūrah and yāʾ). Here are some examples:
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+* مرحبا (marhaban) - Hello
-! Standard Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
+* صباح الخير (sabah al-khayr) - Good morning
-|-
+* مساء الخير (masa' al-khayr) - Good evening
-| فَهْمٌ || fahmun || understanding
+* أهلا وسهلا (ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome
-|-
-| كِتَابٌ || kitābun || book
-|-
-| مُعَلِّمٌ || muʿallimun || teacher
-|-
-| قَهْوَةٌ || qahwah || coffee
-|}
-=== Arabic consonants ===
+== Introducing Yourself ==
+When introducing yourself in Arabic, it's important to include your name and some basic information about yourself. Here are some phrases to help you get started:
-Arabic has 28 consonants. Here are some examples:
+* أنا اسمي [name] (ana ismee [name]) - My name is [name]
+* أنا من [country] (ana min [country]) - I am from [country]
+* أنا [age] سنة (ana [age] sana) - I am [age] years old
+* أنا طالب/طالبة (ana tālib/tāliba) - I am a student
+* أنا أتحدث العربية/الإنجليزية/الفرنسية (ana atahaddath al-'arabiyah/al-'ingliziyyah/al-faransiyyah) - I speak Arabic/English/French
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+== Asking About Others ==
-! Standard Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
+When meeting new people, it's also important to show interest in them by asking about their name and background. Here are some phrases to help you ask about others:
-|-
-| ب || b || b as in "boy"
-|-
-| ت || t || t as in "top"
-|-
-| ج || j || j as in "jump"
-|-
-| ش || sh || sh as in "ship"
-|}
-=== Basic Arabic phrases ===
+* ما اسمك؟ (ma ismuka/ismuki?) - What is your name? (to a male/female)
+* من أين أنت؟ (min ayna anta/anti?) - Where are you from? (to a male/female)
+* كم عمرك؟ (kam 'umruka/umruki?) - How old are you? (to a male/female)
+* هل تتحدث العربية/الإنجليزية/الفرنسية؟ (hal tatakallam al-'arabiyah/al-'ingliziyyah/al-faransiyyah?) - Do you speak Arabic/English/French? (to a male/female)
-Here are some basic Arabic phrases that are useful for introducing oneself:
+== Common Phrases ==
+Here are some additional common phrases that can be useful in various situations:
-* مَرْحَباً (marḥaban) - Hello
+* شكرا (shukran) - Thank you
-* أَنَا اِسْمِي... (anā ismī...) - My name is...
+* عفوا (afwan) - You're welcome
-* كَيْفَ حالُكَ؟ (kayfa ḥāluka?) - How are you?
+* نعم (na'am) - Yes
-* بِخَيْرٍ، شُكْراً (bi-khayr, shukran) - I'm fine, thank you
+* لا (la) - No
-* مِنْ أَيْنَ أَنْتَ؟ (min ʾayn anta?) - Where are you from?
+* هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟ (hal yumkinuka musa'adati?) - Can you help me?
-* أَنَا مِنْ... (anā min...) - I'm from...
+* أين هو/هي؟ (ayna huwa/hiya?) - Where is he/she?
+* كم الساعة؟ (kam al-sa'ah?) - What time is it?
+* أنا آسف/آسفة (ana asif/asifah) - I'm sorry
-Learning these phrases can help you build confidence when speaking Arabic in social situations!
+Remember to practice these phrases regularly to improve your Arabic speaking skills.
-== Sources ==
+== Conclusion ==
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_script Arabic script]
+In this lesson, we learned some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. Greetings, introducing yourself, asking about others, and common phrases are all important aspects of communication in Arabic. Practice these phrases and try using them in conversations with native Arabic speakers to further enhance your language skills. In the next lesson, we will delve into the topic of nouns and gender in Arabic.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Arabic Standard Arabic]
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