Basic Arabic Phrases for Business:
- Greetings:
- Hello – مرحبا (Marhaba)
- Good morning – صباح الخير (Sabah al-khair)
- Good afternoon – مساء الخير (Masaa al-khair)
- Good evening – مساء الخير (Masaa al-khair)
- Goodbye – مع السلامة (Ma’a as-salama)
- Introducing Yourself:
- My name is… – اسمي… (Ismi…)
- I am from… – أنا من… (Ana min…)
- Nice to meet you – تشرفت بلقائك (Tasharraftu biliqa’ik)
- Polite Expressions:
- Please – من فضلك (Min fadlik)
- Thank you – شكراً (Shukran)
- You’re welcome – عفواً (Afwan)
- Basic Questions:
- How are you? – كيف حالك؟ (Kayfa haluka/haluki for males/females)
- What is your job? – ما هو عملك؟ (Ma huwa ‘amaluka/ ‘amaluki)
- Numbers and Money:
- One, two, three… – واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة… (Waahid, ithnaan, thalaatha…)
- How much is this? – كم يكلف هذا؟ (Kam yakulu haadha?)
- Negotiating and Bargaining:
- I would like a discount – أريد تخفيضاً (Uriid takhfeefan)
- What is your best price? – ما هو أفضل سعر لديكم؟ (Ma huwa afdal si’run ladaykum?)
- Common Business Terms:
- Business – عمل (Amal)
- Meeting – اجتماع (Ijtimaa’)
- Contract – عقد (Aqd)
- Payment – دفع (Dafa’)
- Agreement – اتفاقية (Ittifaqiyah)
- Closing a Deal:
- We have a deal – لدينا صفقة (Ladayna safaqah)
- Contract – عقد (Aqd)
- Sign here, please – امض هنا، من فضلك (Ismid huna, min fadlik)
Additional Tips:
- Practice Pronunciation: Arabic pronunciation can be challenging. Regular practice and listening to native speakers can help.
- Learn Arabic Script: Familiarize yourself with the Arabic alphabet. It’s fundamental to reading and writing in Arabic.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Understand and respect cultural norms, especially in business settings.
Remember, practice and patience are key to mastering any language. Good luck with your Arabic learning journey for business purposes!