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Learn Arabic - It's Fun !

Wendy Campbell | 06.06.2004 04:27 | Analysis | World

I have been at numerous peace rallies where I felt left out because of my
complete ignorance of the Arabic language. I have taken the time to learn
a few basic phrases, which I am posting here for the benefit of the non
Arabic speaking community. Learn Arabic - it's fun!

How speak Arabic



nikomak - Hello
sharmoota - refering to an arab’s sister
zib - What a man thinks with
Elif air ab tizak! - A blessing be upon you!
kisich - sister
Elif air ab dinich - The religion of peace
Mos zibby! - Waiter!
Waj ab zibik! - Blessing for a holy man from Mecca
kelbeh - Sir or Gentleman
Muti - Saudi word for mufti or islamic cleric
Kanith - Palestinian word for islamic cleric

Kwanii - holy soldier, of jihad
Bouse Tizi - thank you very much
Khawal - Mister, precedes a man’s name. Khawal Arafat
Maaras - Father of 7 girls
Ebn el Metanaka - Title for Saudi royalty
Mara - Mother (Egypt only)
Aha - arab export
Khara - A dish frequently eaten in arab lands
gaeheba - blessed wife

Khara beek - Hello, sir

Khara Beech - Hello, maam

Gawwaad - An arab student in the US

Wendy Campbell

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