Level A1

First Words - Essential Greetings

9 words · ~12 min

Grammar focus

Basic Arabic greetings and polite expressions

Cultural note

Arabic greetings are deeply rooted in Islamic culture. 'As-salamu alaykum' (peace be upon you) is the most common greeting among Muslims worldwide, and the response is 'Wa alaykum as-salam.' Even non-Muslims in Arab countries often use these greetings as a sign of respect.

Words in this lesson

مَرْحَبًا

marḥaban

hello / welcome

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ

as-salāmu ʿalaykum

peace be upon you (formal greeting)

شُكْرًا

shukran

thank you

نَعَمْ

naʿam

yes

لَا

lā

no / not

مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

min faḍlika

please (to a male)

عَفْوًا

ʿafwan

you're welcome / excuse me

مَعَ السَّلَامَةِ

maʿa as-salāmati

goodbye (with safety)

صَبَاحُ الْخَيْرِ

ṣabāḥu al-khayri

good morning