English to Arabic Common Words and Phrases
If you've been searching the internet for some common words and phrases to learn in Arabic, then you've come to the right page - that's exactly what this page is all about.
See below for 24 common words and phrases that will help you better communicate in Arabic. You'll find translations to some of the most basic words like yes and no, and please and thank you, plus other useful subjects like exchanging names. There's also other useful phrases like I don't understand and question words.
Common Words from English to Arabic
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words and phrases from Arabic to English.
Words for Yes and No from English to Arabic
Yes ➔ Ah
Yes ➔ Aywa
Yes ➔ Ee
Yes ➔ La'a
Yes ➔ Naam
No ➔ Laa
English to Arabic for Please and Thank You
Please (feminine) ➔ Min fadlik
Please (masculine) ➔ Min fadlak
Thank you. ➔ Shukran
Thank you very much. ➔ Shukran jazilan.
How Are You? from English to Arabic
How are you? ➔ Kaifa haal?
How are you? ➔ Kayfa halak ➔ كيف حالك
I am fine. ➔ Ana bikhair.
I am fine, thanks. ➔ Ana bikhair, shukran.
Exchanging Names from English to Arabic
What is your name? ➔ Ma ismak?
I am (name). ➔ Ana (name).
My name is (name). ➔ Ismi (name).
Other Useful English to Arabic Phrases
I don't understand. ➔ La afham.
Who ➔ Man
When ➔ Mataa
Why ➔ Limadha
How ➔ Kayfa
Foreign / Foreigner (male) ➔ Ajnabi
Foreign / Foreigner (female) ➔ Ajnabiyya
This list of basic English to Arabic words was last updated on March 31, 2025.
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