Arabic2000.Com - Common Arabic words and phrases

Below you can find a growing number of common Arabic words and phrases - courtesy of Arabic2000.com. We provided the Arabic script as well and even included diacritical marks (in red). These are usually left out in writing. Click on the (blue) real audio icon next to a word or phrase to listen to the pronunciation.

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comments	pronunciation	Arabic	English
say to friends or younger people			Hello!, Hi!
universal greeting - official			Peace! (hello)
standard reply			Peace - reply
before noon			Good morning
typical reply			Good morning-reply
afternoon and in the evening			Good evening/afternoon
typical reply			Good evening - reply
say to people who come to visit			Welcome!
don't start with this - say Hi first			How are you (m)?
notice second word!			How are you (f)?
also used as "take care"			Good bye
gender-less			Thank you
same as "don't mention it"			You are welcome (reply)
also used when you call someone			Yes
also pre-fix that means "-less"			No
can be at beginning or end of sentence			Please! (m)
same, but for a female			Please! (f)