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Learn Arabic It's Fun and Easy

Wendy Campbell , MFA | 04.01.2006 07:12 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | London

Often at demonstrations in sympathy with the Iraqui and Palestinian peoples I have felt limited by my lack of knowledge of the Arabic language. Arabic is beautiful and has been a language of poetry for thousands of years. I have learned some simple phrases which I am posting here for mutual benefit, learn these and try them on your Middle Eastern friends, they will be amazed at your language skills !

~ ayir : honorific greeting for a man who has made the Haj pilgrimage

~ boos teezee : Good day to you !
~ charra alaik : You look wonderful !

~ cus : How are you ?
~ Gawwad: A young religious person who is loyal to Islam
~ ja-hosh : another word for a person who has made the haj pilgrimage
~ katha ath nan : I support the rights of the Arab people !

~ kul khara! : A beautiful woman..
~ kus : A pretty young lady
~ kus umak : how is your mother ?
~ mamhoon : a brave and handsome fellow
~ mibun: A loyal soldier for the muhahadeen
~ nek ni : Where is the closest restaurant where they serve felafel?

~ sharmuta : young man

~ tellhassee teezee : would you like a drink?
~ yel-la hurry

Wendy Campbell , MFA

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