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One of the effective ways to make Egyptians smile and gain their sympathy is to speak a little Arabic.
The below phrases and words will go a long way to enhancing your holiday & the locals will love it!
Welcome! - Ahlan wa sahlan!
Good Morning - Sabah al-kheir
Hello - Salam aleikum (response: aleikum es salam)
Good evening - Maasa al-kheir
How are you? - Amel eh?
Nice to meet you - Tasharaft bmarefatak
Yes - Aywa/Naam
No - La
Please - Min fadlak ( to a man) / Min fadleek ( to a woman)
Thank you - Shukran
Sorry - Asif
You're welcome - Afwan
Goodbye - Ma'as salama
Go on! - Yalla
I'm sorry, I haven't got any money - Maleshi maeesh flus
No problem - Mafesh mushkela
It does't matter - Maalesh
God willing - Insha'Allah