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Top 10 Informal Arabic Expressions

Top 10 Informal Arabic Expressions: Speak Arabic Like a Native

Arabic is one of the most spoken languages in the world with more than 300 million speakers and the official language in 28 countries such as Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar or Morocco. Each region has its own particular informal Arabic or slang, but there is quite a few expressions that are understood by practically every Arabic speaker and these will help you to navigate easily though an informal conversation:

Yalla / يلا – Come on, let’s go
Sahtain/ صحتين – Bon appetit
Ya Amar / يا قمر – You look beautiful (literally: you are a moon)
Yee / يييه – Wow
Ya Haram / يا حرام – Poor thing (with sympathy)
Film hindi / فيلم هندي – No way! (Something is like an Indian movie when it seems surreal or impossible.)
NaHs / نحس – Bad luck or someone that brings bad luck
Rizil / رزل – Someone impertinent who gives others a hard time
Zayy 3elab kabriit / زي علب كبريت – Packed in like sardines (literally like a box of matches)
Mitdarwax / متدروخ – Dizzy or exhausted

August is Arabic Month at Cactus!

This August is Arabic month at Cactus. If you are currently studying Arabic or you are interested in doing it, this is the perfect month for you! Throughout August we are posting videos of our #arabicwordoftheday which will show you the correct spelling, translation and pronunciation of new vocabulary. You will find our #arabicwordoftheday across our social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus and You Tube. You will also have the chance to discover some beautiful destinations where you can practise your Arabic language skills.

Why learn Arabic?

Learning Arabic provides you with the opportunity to discover more about a range of fascinating cultures whilst also improving your career opportunities in several booming economies. Whether you are interested in becoming more familiar with the culture or need Arabic for business purposes, we offer several options for you: 10-week Arabic evening language courses in London, Manchester, Brighton and Oxford as well as Business Arabic Courses and Arabic for Oil and Gas industries. If you wish to visit the wonderful Amman, you could also learn Arabic in Jordan with us.

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