Language in Egypt
The official language in Egypt is Arabic, but the majority of its citizens have no problem speaking English. Here you'll find some useful words and expressions for your holiday.
Speaking in English, you won't have too many problems in Egypt, as most people speak the language without problems. Nonetheless, it's often useful to know a little bit of the local language, so here are some of the most useful expressions when on holiday.
Useful expressions in Arabic
Although it's a lot to ask to learn Arabic before travelling, here are some useful expressions:
Courtesy
- Hello
- Ahalan
- Goodbye
- Ma'a ElSalama
- See you later
- Wada'an
- Good morning
- Saba'a AlKair
- Good afternoon
- Masa'a AlKair
- Goodnight
- Laila Tiaba
- Please
- Min Fadilak
- Thank you
- Shokran
- You're welcome
- Ala ElRahib Wa ElSaa
- Sorry
- Ann Eazinak
The basics
- Yes
- Na'am
- No
- Laa
- Good
- Taib
- Bad
- Saia
- Friend
- Sadik
Numbers
- Zero
- Sefir
- One
- Wahed
- Two
- Etnin
- Three
- Talata
- Four
- Arbaa
- Five
- Hamsa
- Seix
- Sita
- Seven
- Sabaa
- OEight
- Tamanya
- Nine
- Tesa