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In the previous lesson, you learned some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. Now, let's move on to greetings and farewells. Greetings and farewells are an essential part of everyday communication, and they play a significant role in Arabic culture. By learning these common Arabic expressions, you will be able to greet people and say goodbye in a polite and respectful manner. So, let's get started!

Greetings in Arabic[edit | edit source]

Greetings are the first words we use to acknowledge and welcome someone. In Arabic, greetings are an important way to show respect and establish a positive connection with others. Here are some common Arabic greetings you can use:

صباح الخير (Sabah al-khair) - Good morning
مساء الخير (Masa' al-khair) - Good evening
أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome
مرحباً (Marhaban) - Hello

These greetings can be used at any time of the day, and they are suitable for both formal and informal situations. When greeting someone, it is common to shake hands and maintain eye contact while saying the greeting. This demonstrates politeness and interest in the conversation.

Responses to Greetings[edit | edit source]

When someone greets you in Arabic, it is customary to respond with a similar greeting or a phrase of acknowledgment. Here are some common responses to Arabic greetings:

صباح النور (Sabah al-nur) - Good morning (response to صباح الخير)
مساء النور (Masa' al-nur) - Good evening (response to مساء الخير)
أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome (response to أهلاً وسهلاً)
مرحباً (Marhaban) - Hello (response to مرحباً)

These responses show politeness and appreciation for the greeting. It is also common to ask about the person's well-being or how their day is going after exchanging greetings.

Farewells in Arabic[edit | edit source]

Just as greetings are important, farewells are equally significant in Arabic culture. Saying goodbye properly is a way to show respect and maintain positive relationships. Here are some common Arabic farewells you can use:

مع السلامة (Ma'a al-salama) - Goodbye
مع الله (Ma'a Allah) - Goodbye (literally means "with God")
إلى اللقاء (Ila al-liqa') - Goodbye (literally means "until we meet again")
وداعاً (Wada'an) - Farewell

Similar to greetings, farewells can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is customary to shake hands and express gratitude or well wishes before parting ways.

Responses to Farewells[edit | edit source]

When someone says goodbye to you in Arabic, it is polite to respond with a similar farewell or a phrase of acknowledgment. Here are some common responses to Arabic farewells:

الى اللقاء (Ila al-liqa') - Goodbye (response to مع السلامة or إلى اللقاء)
وداعاً (Wada'an) - Farewell (response to مع السلامة or وداعاً)

These responses show politeness and acknowledge the farewell. It is also common to express gratitude or well wishes before parting ways.

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Arabic culture, greetings and farewells are not just simple exchanges of words. They carry deeper meanings and reflect the values of respect, hospitality, and community. When greeting someone, it is important to take the time to ask about their well-being and show genuine interest in their life. Similarly, when saying goodbye, it is customary to express gratitude and extend well wishes. These practices help build and maintain strong relationships within Arabic communities.

Arabic greetings and farewells are also influenced by Islamic traditions. Muslims often use Islamic phrases such as السلام عليكم (As-salamu alaykum) meaning "Peace be upon you" when greeting others. The response to this greeting is وعليكم السلام (Wa alaykum as-salam) meaning "And peace be upon you too." These phrases reflect the importance of peace and blessings in Islamic culture.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have learned some common Arabic greetings and farewells. By using these expressions, you can greet people and say goodbye in a polite and respectful manner. Greetings and farewells are an integral part of Arabic culture, and by understanding their significance, you can establish positive connections with others. In the next lesson, we will explore another important aspect of everyday Arabic vocabulary: colors. So, get ready to add some color to your Arabic language skills!

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

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+In the previous lesson, you learned some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. Now, let's move on to greetings and farewells. Greetings and farewells are an essential part of everyday communication, and they play a significant role in Arabic culture. By learning these common Arabic expressions, you will be able to greet people and say goodbye in a polite and respectful manner. So, let's get started!
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-As a Standard Arabic teacher, I have noticed that some of the most important phrases that anyone needs to learn when studying Arabic are greetings and farewells. Not only are they essential in daily conversations, but they are also a fundamental aspect of Arab culture. In this lesson, we will cover some common Arabic greetings and farewells that anyone starting to learn this language should know.
+== Greetings in Arabic ==
+Greetings are the first words we use to acknowledge and welcome someone. In Arabic, greetings are an important way to show respect and establish a positive connection with others. Here are some common Arabic greetings you can use:
-<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Standard-arabic/Vocabulary/Family|Family]] & [[Language/Standard-arabic/Vocabulary/Money-vocabulary|Money vocabulary]].</span>
+* صباح الخير (Sabah al-khair) - Good morning
-== Basic greetings ==
+* مساء الخير (Masa' al-khair) - Good evening
+* أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome
+* مرحباً (Marhaban) - Hello
-As with any language, there are a few essential greetings that you need to learn to start any conversation. Here are some of the most common greetings in Arabic:
+These greetings can be used at any time of the day, and they are suitable for both formal and informal situations. When greeting someone, it is common to shake hands and maintain eye contact while saying the greeting. This demonstrates politeness and interest in the conversation.
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+== Responses to Greetings ==
-! Standard Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| السلام عليكم‎ || As-salāmu ʿalaykum || Peace be upon you
-|-
-| مرحباً || Marhaban || Hello
-|-
-| أهلا وسهلا || Ahlan wa sahlan || Hello (response to welcome)
-|}
-Note that "As-salāmu ʿalaykum" is a phrase that Muslims use to greet each other. However, it is also used by non-Muslims. The response to this greeting is "wa ʿalaykum as-salām" (وعليكم السلام‎), meaning "peace be upon you too."
+When someone greets you in Arabic, it is customary to respond with a similar greeting or a phrase of acknowledgment. Here are some common responses to Arabic greetings:
-== Asking how someone is ==
+* صباح النور (Sabah al-nur) - Good morning (response to صباح الخير)
+* مساء النور (Masa' al-nur) - Good evening (response to مساء الخير)
+* أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome (response to أهلاً وسهلاً)
+* مرحباً (Marhaban) - Hello (response to مرحباً)
-In any conversation, it is common practice to ask how the person is doing. Here are a few simple phrases that you can use:
+These responses show politeness and appreciation for the greeting. It is also common to ask about the person's well-being or how their day is going after exchanging greetings.
-* كيف حالك؟ (Kayf Halik) - How are you? (male)
+== Farewells in Arabic ==
-* كيف حالكِ؟ (Kayf Haliki) - How are you? (female)
-* الحمد لله (Alhamdulillah) - I'm fine, thanks be to God (response)
-== Responding to greetings ==
+Just as greetings are important, farewells are equally significant in Arabic culture. Saying goodbye properly is a way to show respect and maintain positive relationships. Here are some common Arabic farewells you can use:
-Responding to someone's greeting is just as important as starting the greeting itself. Here are a few phrases that you can use to respond to a greeting:
+* مع السلامة (Ma'a al-salama) - Goodbye
+* مع الله (Ma'a Allah) - Goodbye (literally means "with God")
+* إلى اللقاء (Ila al-liqa') - Goodbye (literally means "until we meet again")
+* وداعاً (Wada'an) - Farewell
-* وعليكم السلام (Wa alaykum as-salām) - And peace be upon you too (response to "As-salāmu ʿalaykum")
+Similar to greetings, farewells can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is customary to shake hands and express gratitude or well wishes before parting ways.
-* وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته‎ (Wa ʿalaykum as-salām wa raḥmatullāh wa barakātuhu) - And peace be upon you too, as well as the mercy of God and His blessings (formal response to "As-salāmu ʿalaykum")
-* أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) – Hello (response to welcome)
-Note that the last response is used when someone welcomes you into a place.
+== Responses to Farewells ==
-== Farewells ==
+When someone says goodbye to you in Arabic, it is polite to respond with a similar farewell or a phrase of acknowledgment. Here are some common responses to Arabic farewells:
-Just as important as greetings, farewells are necessary for ending any conversation properly. Here are a few common farewell phrases:
+* الى اللقاء (Ila al-liqa') - Goodbye (response to مع السلامة or إلى اللقاء)
+* وداعاً (Wada'an) - Farewell (response to مع السلامة or وداعاً)
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+These responses show politeness and acknowledge the farewell. It is also common to express gratitude or well wishes before parting ways.
-! Standard Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| مع ‌السلامة (Maʿa as-salāmah) || Bye || Go with peace
-|-
-| وداعًا (Wa-daʿan) || Goodbye || Farewell
-|-
-| إلى اللقاء (ʾilā al-liqāʾ) || See you || Until we meet again
-|}
-== Cultural notes ==
+== Cultural Insight ==
-Greeting someone properly is a very important aspect of Arab culture. However, how you greet someone depends on who they are and what their status is. For example, a greeting between two friends will be different from a greeting between a student and a teacher, or between an older and a younger person. Therefore, it is important to learn the customs and etiquette of greeting in Arabic.
+In Arabic culture, greetings and farewells are not just simple exchanges of words. They carry deeper meanings and reflect the values of respect, hospitality, and community. When greeting someone, it is important to take the time to ask about their well-being and show genuine interest in their life. Similarly, when saying goodbye, it is customary to express gratitude and extend well wishes. These practices help build and maintain strong relationships within Arabic communities.
-Moreover, Arabs usually exchange kisses on the cheeks as a sign of affection upon greeting close friends or relatives. A typical greeting between two people from the same gender involves two or three kisses on alternating cheeks. However, the number of kisses and which cheek to start with may vary according to the region and the religion.
+Arabic greetings and farewells are also influenced by Islamic traditions. Muslims often use Islamic phrases such as السلام عليكم (As-salamu alaykum) meaning "Peace be upon you" when greeting others. The response to this greeting is وعليكم السلام (Wa alaykum as-salam) meaning "And peace be upon you too." These phrases reflect the importance of peace and blessings in Islamic culture.
 == Conclusion ==
-In conclusion, learning greetings and farewells is an essential part of learning any language, and learning Arabic is no different. Knowing these phrases will help you start a conversation, break the ice, show respect, and create a friendly atmosphere. Furthermore, learning about the customs and cultural aspects behind these phrases will give you a deeper understanding of the Arabic language and culture.
+Congratulations! You have learned some common Arabic greetings and farewells. By using these expressions, you can greet people and say goodbye in a polite and respectful manner. Greetings and farewells are an integral part of Arabic culture, and by understanding their significance, you can establish positive connections with others. In the next lesson, we will explore another important aspect of everyday Arabic vocabulary: colors. So, get ready to add some color to your Arabic language skills!
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-==Sources==
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-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_culture Arab culture]
-<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Standard-arabic/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] & [[Language/Standard-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week|Days of the week]].</span>
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