B O A R D I N G PA S S

Pronunciation Guide pronounced by producing the sooq k

sound as far down in the throat as
The words in this insert use the Roman (English) alphabet to possible
represent Arabic sounds. The guide below will give you a general
idea of Arabic pronunciation. But keep in mind that the best way to as th in other azeem
learn correct Arabic pronunciation is to listen to the native
speakers on the accompanying recording. Similar to french r; r ghadan
Vowels pronounced far down in
the throat
a a as in absent min fadlak

e e as in bet esmi *A note on male/female endings

ee ee as in weed saeed In Arabic, some word endings change depending on whether a

male or female is speaking. Some endings will change
i i as in bit bint depending on whether a male or female is being spoken to. In
this insert, these variations will be noted by an (m) or an (f)
u oo as in roof zur behind either phrase.

ay i as in site laylan

Consonants

Many Arabic consonants have sounds equivalent to English

consonants. Those Arabic sounds that are unique are written in this
program as follows:
1
A glottal stop; basically occurs in the masa'an
middle or at the end of a word. ' is
equivalent to the sound produced in
English words like co-operate
th unvoice th as in three thalatha

j s as in pleasure in most Arab jameel

countries; or, soft g as in gender in
Jordan and the Gulf states; or,
hard g as in good in Egyptian Arabic
kh cb as in Bach khamsee
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short and simple program is designed to give you just enough of the basics that you'll need ingiliziyya?
to get by in Arabic. Just listen to the Afwan. native speakers of Arabic and repeat in Do you speak English?
the pauses. Once you've Excuse me. completed the program, you'll be able to speak Ana la atakallam al arabiyya
and understand basic Arabic. Let's get started. jayyidan.
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Lesson 1: Saying Hello Ana asef. Raja'an takallam bi bot'eh.

Marhaban! Ma esmok? I'm sorry. Speak slowly, please.
Hello! What's your name? La afham.
Sabahol khair! Esmi Ahmad. I don't understand. Aaed, men fodlek.
Repeat, please.
Good morning! My name is Mr. Ahmad. Ana la atakallam al arabiyya.
Yawmon saeed! Esmi Amina. I don't speak Arabic.
Good day! My name is Mrs. Ahmad. Lesson 3: Numbers
Masa'el khair! Saeedon bi lika'oka. sifr O arbaaon wa ishreen 24
Good evening! It's nice to meet you. wahed 1 khamson wa ishreen 25
ethnan 2 dsitton wa ishreen 26
Haifa halouka (m)/ Haifa Maa al salama. thalatha 3 sabhon wa ishreen 27
haloukee (f)? Goodbye. arbaa 4 thamanon wa ishreen 28
How are you? khamseh 5 tesson wa ishreen 29
Araka lahikan. sitta 6 thalatheen 3O
Kikhair. See you later. sabaa 7 arbaaeen 40
Fine. thamaneya 8 khamseen 5O
Araka kariban. tesaa 9 sitteen 6O
Jayyed jeddan. See you soon. aashara ahada 1O sabheen 7O
Very well. aashar 11 thamaneen SO
Tosbih aala kheir. ithna aashar 12 tiseen 9O
La ba's. Goodnight. •, thalathata aashar 13 mi'a 1OO
So so. arbaata aashar 14 mi'a wa wahid 1O1
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Shokran. Ahlan wa sahlan. sabaata aashar 17 mi'atain 2OO
Thank you. You're welcome. thamaniata
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Shokran jazilan. Raja'an Please wahed wa ishreen 21 alf l.OOO
Thank you very much. Ajal / naam Yes ethnan wa ishreen 22 millyon 1,OOO,OOO
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Lesson 9: At the Restaurant plate
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Hal hounaka ma.ta.amon Beera
jayyedan? beer Shawka Khobz
Where is a good restaurant? fork bread
Hal iindouka tabakon
Tawila li ethnain, raja'an. nabateyyan? Sikkeen Zobda
A table for two, please. Do you have a vegetarian dish? knife butter
Qa'imatit ta-am, raja'an. Haza koll shey'. Milaaka Maakarona
The menu, please. That's all. spoon noodles
Qa'imatil nabeeth, raja'an. Al fatoora, raja'an. lidan Arozz
The wine list, please. The check, please. chopsticks rice
Mooshahiyet Hal el baksheesh mahssob? Mihrama Jobna
appetizers Is the tip included? napkin cheese
AI tabak al asasi Tarweeka/el fatar Koob Khoudar
main course breakfast cup vegetables
Al hallo Ghada' Ka's Dajaj
dessert lunch glass chicken
Ooridou mashrooban. Aasha' Zoujajatou nabeeth Khinzeer
I would like something to dinner bottle of wine pork
drink.
Estamtih bi taamak! (m) Moukaabat thalj Bakar
Koob ma', raja'an. Estamtiiee bi taamiki! (f) ice cubes beef
A glass of water, please. Enjoy the meal!
Main Ouridou sharihatal lahm
Koob shay, raja'an. Fi sihatouka! (m) salt ghair nadija.
A cup of tea, please. Fi sihatouki! (f) I like my steak rare.
To your health! Filfil
Kahwatoo maa el haleeb. , pepper Ourido sharihatal lahm
Coffee with milk. Innahou lazeez! (m) nadija ta kalilan.
Innaha laziza! (f) Sokkar I like my steak medium.
This is delicious! sugar
Ourido sharihatal lahm
Hasa' nadija jayyidan.
soup I like my steak well done
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juice More please. today now
Fateera Raja'an marrer lee al. Ghadan Lahikan
pie Please pass the... later
tomorrow
Booza or "ice cream" El bar Halan
Al bariha
ice cream spicy yesterday right away
Wahidon akhar, raja'an (m). El holou
Wahidaton okhra, raja'an (f). sweet Lesson 11: Money
Another please.
Al mal Ma houwa mouaadal al tab-
Kam el wakt? El named deel?
money
What is the exchange rate?
Lesson 1O: Telling Time Al masref
The bank Ouridou awraq omla saghira.
What time is it? sour I would like that in small bills,
Aynal masref?
Innahas sabiaa wa tbalath Kam hiyal al omoola?
Al zohr daqa'eq. Where is the bank?
noon What is the commission?
It's 7:O3.
Ouridou an oubaddila baadal Maza tourid?
Montasafil layl Al film yabda' al sa-a al omal.
What would you like?
midnight tasiaa wannesf. I'd like to change some money.
The movie starts at 9:30.
Ennahal el wahida. Lesson 12: Shopping
It's 1:OO. Al qitar youghader al sa-al Kam houwal thaman? Hal lee an ousaedouka?
hadiata aashara wa sabaata How much does that cost? Can I help you?
Ennabath thania. aashara daqiqa.
It's 2:OO. The train leaves at 11:17. Oktobhou raja'an. Ouridou baza.
Ennahatb thalitha wannesf. Alsabah
Please write that. I would like this.
It's 3:30. morning Fee ayy waqt yoftahoul Ouridou battareyyat.
Ennabar rabiaa. mahall? I would like batteries.
Baadalzohr At what time does the store open?
It's 4:OO afternoon Ouridou filman lil camera.
Ennahal khamisa wa kham- Fee ayy waqt yog-hlaq al I would like a roll of film.
Al masa'an mahall?
son wa arbaaoon.
It's 5:45.
evening At what time does the store
close?
Laylan
night
Ouridou kharitan lil madina.
I would like a map of the city.
Ha houwa. (m)
Ha hiya. (f)
Here it is.
Hal haza kollo shay'en?
Is that all?
Ouridou an adfaa naqdan.
I'd like to pay in cash.
Ouridou an adfaa bi bitaqat
el i'timan.
I'd like to pay by credit card.
Hal astateeh an atloba haza
aalal internet?
Can I order this on-line?
Mahall tijaree
department store
Malabes nisa'eyyah
women's clothes
Blooza, tannoura, fostan
blouse, skirt, dress
Malabes rijjaleyyah Ma houwal rakam, law
men's clothes samaht?
What number please?
Bantalon, qamees, rabtat
oola onok Al khatt mashghool.
pants, shirts, tie The line is busy.
Ahzia wa jawareb Fax
shoes and socks fax
Jeans Ouridou an orsila faksan. I
jeans need to send a fax.
Mahall kotob Hal hounaka faxon lee?
bookstore Is the there a fax for me?
Makhbaz Bareed electronee
bakery e-mail
Supermarket Aynal al hasoob?
supermarket Where is the computer?
Aljazar Ouridou an orsila risala bil
butcher shop bareed al electronee.
I need to send an e-mail.
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market Hal astateeh an astaamilal
internet?
Can I get on the internet?
Lesson 14: At the Train Station
Hal indouka mawqih shaba
kee aalal internet?
Do you have a website?
Ayna maktabul bareed?
Where is the post office?
Ouridou baadal tawabeh,
raja'an.
I'd like some stamps, please.
Li risalatan
For a letter
Li bitaka baridiyya
For a postcard
Kam el taarifa al bareedeyya
How much is the postage?
Hal wilayat al mottaheda
To the United States
Al bareed al jawwee
airmail
Tawseel fil yaouin al tali
overnight delivery
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Lesson 16: Days and

Amta yasilol
When does thekitar?
Hal Months
hounaka
train arrive?
naoum? maktoura lil Al ethnain
Is there a sleeping car? Monday Ayyar
Al thulatha' May
Lesson 15: Getting Help
Tuesday Houzayran
June
Hal tastateeh an tou- La aarifou ayna zawjati.
saaidani? I don't know where my wife is. Al arbiaa'
Can you help me? Wednesday Tanunooz
La aarifou ayna zawji. July
Lakad fakadtou haka'ebi. I don't know where my hus- Al khamees
I've lost my baggage. band is. Thursday Aab
August
Lakad fakadtou mihfazatee. La aarifou ayna ibni (m) / Al jomoaa
I've lost my wallet. ibnati (f). Friday Aylool
I don't know where my child is. September
Lakad fakadtou jawaza safari. Al sabt
I've lost my passport. Ana jareehon. Saturday Teshreen al awwal
I'm hurt. October
Lakad fatanil kitar. Al ahhad
I've missed my train. Ahtajou ila tabeeb. Sunday Teshreen al thani
I need a doctor. November
Ana da'eh. Kanoon al thanee
I'm lost. Otlob sayyarat esaa f. January Kanoon al awwal
Call an ambulance. December
Annajda! Shabat
Help! lindi hasaseyya didd al February Hazal al ethnain
peniceleen. This Monday
Ashorta! Fm allergic to penicillin. Azar
Police! March Al osbooh al madee
Ana da'ekh. Last week
Lakad soureqt. Tm dizzy. Nisan
I've been robbed. April Al shahr al qadem
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Ouhissou bil ghathayan.
I feel nauseous.
Fil ishreen min azar Ennahoul khanies wal ishreen Man haza? Kadeem / Jadeed
On March 20th min nisan. Who is that? old / new
It's April 25th.
Ma bouwa tareekh al yaoum? Ma heya al amaken al seya- Mata? Mousenn / Fateyy
What is the date today? heyya? When? old / young
What are tourist attractions?
Mata tasil hazihil rehla? Saeed / Hazeen
Lesson 17: Going Out When does the flight arrive? happy / sad
Hal laka an taktariha mataa- Ayna astateeh an azhab li kay Haifa? Sareeh / Batee'
man? asbab? fast / slow
Can you recommend a Where can I go for a swim? How?
restaurant? Kareeb / Baeed
Ayna astateeh an azhab li kay Haifa attasil bil welayat al
mottaheda? near / far
Hal laka an taktariha kah- arkab al darraja?
watan? How do I dial the U.S.?
Where can I go to bike? Ahmar
Can you recommend a cafe? red
Ayna astateeh an azhab li Ham?
Hal hounaka dar cinama bel kayma arkod? How much?
Azrak
korb min houna? Where can I go to jog?
Ham sehr ari haza? blue
Is there a movie theatre nearby?
Ayna astateeh an azhab li How much does this cost?
kay arkos? Asfar
Hal hounaka mat-haf bel
korb min houna? Where can I go to dance? Kabeer / Sagheer yellow
Is there a museum nearby? big / small
Ma houwa onwan baree- Akhdar
doukal electronee? Jayyed / Sayye' green
Hal hounaka bar bel korb min What is your e-mail address?
houna? good / bad
Is there a good bar nearby? Bortoukali
Jameel / Kabeeh orange
Lesson 18: Asking* Questions beautiful / ugly
and Describing Things Sakhen / Bared
Baiiafsajee
purple
Ayna? Man? hot / cold
Where? Who? Aswad
Taweel / Kaseer black
Aynal makhraj?
tall / short
Where is the exit? Abyad
Sameen / Daeef white
Maza? Ma?
fat / thin
What? Bounee
brown
Haza azeem! Ennahou mohemm.
That's great! It's important.
Haza fazeeh! Entabeh!
That's terrible! Be careful!
Hasanan. Estamteh!
Okay. Have fun!
La aaref. Hazzan saeedan!
I don't know. Good luck!

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