{"id":723,"date":"2022-11-02T18:05:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T18:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/?p=723"},"modified":"2022-12-22T12:27:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T12:27:29","slug":"langue-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/en\/dubai-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Language in Dubai: how to get by?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When traveling, it's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with <strong>the local language, which in Dubai's case is Arabic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While English-speaking locals will find it easy to get by without having to learn the language in its entirety, mastering a few words or phrases will make getting around much easier.<\/p>\n<p>I'll tell you all about it here!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">Dubai language: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc118307472\">Language in Dubai: how to greet someone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc118307473\">How do I ask questions in Arabic in Dubai?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc118307474\">Language in Dubai: a few words of Arabic for emergencies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc118307475\">A few other Arabic words for beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc118307472\"><\/a><strong>Language in Dubai: how to greet someone<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you're a new visitor or an expatriate worker looking to get along with local colleagues, knowing Arabic greetings helps you make a good first impression. Here's a list of Arabic words with their French translations.<\/p>\n<p>Hello : Marhaba<\/p>\n<p>Good evening : Massa el khair<\/p>\n<p>Pleased to meet you: Forsa Sa'ida<\/p>\n<p>How are you? : Kayf halak ?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-724\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/31514505842_f386f35962_k.jpg\" alt=\"dubai language\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/31514505842_f386f35962_k.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/31514505842_f386f35962_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/31514505842_f386f35962_k-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/31514505842_f386f35962_k-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/31514505842_f386f35962_k-1536x1021.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc118307473\"><\/a><strong>How do I ask questions in Arabic in Dubai?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Get to know the locals or haggle with Dubai's merchants <strong>can be easier if you know how to ask the right questions in the local language.<\/strong>. Whether you're asking for someone's name or directions, these questions can help!<\/p>\n<p>What's your name? Shenou Ismak ?<\/p>\n<p>Do you speak English? : Tetkallam Engleezi ?<\/p>\n<p>What\/Who? Shu or Sheno\/Meen or Meno<\/p>\n<p>Why\/Where? Leysh\/Wain<\/p>\n<p>Where is...? : Wain<\/p>\n<p>How can I access... ? Kaif awsal on... ?<\/p>\n<p>Is this the way to...? Hath el tareeg ywassel le..?<\/p>\n<p>Where can I buy... ? : Wain agdar ashtri.... ?<\/p>\n<p>How much does it cost? Kam el se'er?<\/p>\n<p>How many ? : Cam ?<\/p>\n<p>What is Sheno hatha? Sheno hatha? Or shu hada<\/p>\n<p>What time is it? Kam Alsa<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc118307474\"><\/a><strong>Language in Dubai: a few words of Arabic for emergencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The emirate of Dubai is home to a large expatriate population. However, you may not always meet an English- or French-speaking resident. <strong>in case you need help in the middle of an emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Help! : Sa'edooni<\/p>\n<p>I think I'm lost: Daya't al tareeg\/Ana Da'eah<\/p>\n<p>I have a fever: Endee Humma<\/p>\n<p>I need a doctor: Ahtaj Tabib<\/p>\n<p>My car has broken down: Sayaratee Ta Atalat<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc118307475\"><\/a><strong>A few other Arabic words for beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Affwaan is the common expression for leaving the table or <strong>getting around in a crowd in Dubai.<\/strong> Here are some other expressions and phrases you can add to your basic vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>My name is... : Ismi...<\/p>\n<p>Excuse me: Samaht Law<\/p>\n<p>Goodbye : Ma Aas-salama<\/p>\n<p>Sorry: Assef<\/p>\n<p>Stop: Tawaqaf<\/p>\n<p>Please: Samaht Law<\/p>\n<p>Thank you : Choukran<\/p>\n<p>I don't know: Ma a'ref or ma Adri<\/p>\n<p>I don't know Arabic: Ma atkallam Arabi<\/p>\n<p>Yes\/No: Naam\/La<\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow: Ashoofook Bukra or Ashoofak Baaker<\/p>\n<p>Not too difficult! You'll quickly learn a few words from this list and be able to engage in basic conversations with the locals. In fact, learning Arabic words and meanings is very easy. <strong>a great way to make local interactions more comfortable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to master the language further, there are several institutes where you can learn Arabic in Dubai. Don't hesitate to visit one of them. A personal teacher will help you with the intricacies of the language!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorsque vous voyagez, c\u2019est toujours une bonne id\u00e9e de vous familiariser avec la langue locale qui dans le cas de Duba\u00ef est l\u2019arabe. 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