Practice Words

Good manners are a must in every language. Here is a list of words that will help you as you tour this part of the world while exhibiting respect for their culture. You are guaranteed to earn smiles and good will as you travel!

Arabic Words: Egypt & Jordan

Hello	Salaam Alekum orMarhaba	Good bye	Ma salama   [Your mama’s a llama]
Good morning	Sabah el kheer	Good evening	Masa el kheer
Yes	Aiwa	No	La
Please	Min fadlock	Thank You	Shukran   [I shook Ron‘s hand.]
Welcome	Ahlan Wasahlan	You’re Welcome	Afwan
Nice to meet you	Latif an oo-ka-bee-lok	Today	Al youm
How are you?	Kaifa halak	I’m fine, thank you.	Ana bikyar, shukran
And you?	Wa anti	No problem.	Malesh
Bonus: Do you speak English?		Hal tata-kallam aling-lisya

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Spanish Words: Peru & Chile

Hello	Hola	Good bye	Adios
Good morning	Buenos Dias	Good evening	Buena noches
Yes	Si	No	No
Please	Por favor	Thank You	Gracias
Welcome	Bienvenido	You’re Welcome	De nada
Nice to meet you	Es un placer conocerte	Today	Hoy
How are you?	Como estas?	I’m fine, thank you.	Estoy bien, gracias.
And you?	Y usted?	No problem.	No hay problema
Bonus: Do you speak English?		Habla usted Engles?