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? |