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This page gives 100 Arabic words on “Politeness and small talk”. The full topic holds 129 in the KoKo app: 53 at the easy level, 47 at the medium level and 29 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Arabic vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Arabic vocabulary: greetings and polite phrases

Hello, thank you, please, sorry, see you soon: the polite Arabic phrases for greeting, thanking and starting a conversation.

Here are 100 Arabic words on “Politeness and small talk”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 42 words

Arabic	English
تفضل	after you
وأنت	and you
ادخل	come in
هل يمكنك	could you
بالهناء والشفاء	enjoy your meal
اتبعني	follow me
حظا سعيدا	good luck
تصبح على خير	good nightWhen parting to go to sleep
سنة سعيدة	happy New Year
رحلة سعيدة	have a good trip
صباح الخير	helloGreeting on arrival, during the day
ساعدني	help me
أهلا	hiInformal greeting
كيف حالك	how are you
كيف نقول	how do you say
أنا بخير	I am fine
لا أعرف	I do not know
أود	I would like
هل أستطيع مساعدتك	may I help you
اسمي	my name is
لا	no
لا مشكلة	no problem
لا شكر على واجب	not at all
ربما	perhaps
احترام	respect
أراك بعد قليل	see you shortly
أراك قريبا	see you soon
أراك غدا	see you tomorrow
هذا أفضل	so much the better
شكرا	thank you
شكرا جزيلا	thank you very much
هذا مؤسف	that is a pity
إلى اللقاء	until next time
انتبه	watch out
مرحبا	welcomeWelcoming phrase
أحسنت	well done
يا للأسف	what a shame
ما الجديد	what is new
بكل سرور	with pleasureEnthusiastic acceptance
عن طيب خاطر	with pleasureSimple acceptance of an offer
عفوا	you are welcomeEveryday use
العفو	you are welcomeFormal register

Level 2: medium 36 words

Arabic	English
اعتذار	apology
أطيب التمنيات	best wishes
محادثة	conversation
نقاش	discussion
عذرا	excuse me
مساء الخير	good eveningGreeting on arrival, from late afternoon onwards
مع السلامة	goodbye
عيد ميلاد سعيد	happy birthday
أمسية سعيدة	have a good eveningWhen leaving someone early in the evening
عطلة نهاية أسبوع سعيدة	have a good weekend
انتظر قليلا	hold on
أشكرك	I thank you
تقديم	introduction
دعوة	invitation
بالتوفيق	keep it up
البيت بيتك	make yourself at home
ببطء أكثر	more slowly
لا يهم	never mind
تشرفنا	nice to meet you
يرجى الانتظار	please hold on
تشرفت بمعرفتك	pleased to meet you
اجلس	sit down
ابتسامة	smile
المعذرة	sorryBrief apology, or getting someone’s attention
آسف على الإزعاج	sorry to bother you
ألف شكر	thanks a million
هذا لطف منك	that is kind
تعارف	to get acquainted
حيا	to greet
قدم	to introduce
عرف بنفسه	to introduce oneself
دعا	to invite
توجه بالشكر	to thank
خاطب بصيغة المفرد	to use informal address
هنأ بـ	to wish
استقبال	welcomeNoun, the act of receiving someone

Level 3: hard 22 words

Arabic	English
صمت محرج	awkward silence
مجاملة	compliment
لباقة	courtesy
تشجيع	encouragement
شفاء عاجل	get well soon
آداب السلوك	good manners
مصافحة	handshake
قليل الأدب	ill mannered
مخاطبة بصيغة المفرد	informal address
سوء تفاهم	misunderstanding
أحر التعازي	my condolences
عبارة مجاملة	polite formula
بكياسة	politely
أدب	politeness
لوم	reproach
وقاحة	rudeness
شكر	thanks
اقترب من شخص	to approach someone
بارك لـ	to congratulate
أزعج	to disturb
قاطع	to interrupt
صافح	to shake hands

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Arabic words on “Politeness and small talk”. The full topic holds 129 in the KoKo app: 53 at the easy level, 47 at the medium level and 29 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Arabic vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.