May 27, 2005 16:40
Arabic language phrases from Lonely Planet's "Arabian Peninsula"
Hello
al-salaam alaykum
May I sit here?
mumkin ag'id hina?
Pleased to meet you
fursa sa'ida
How are you?
kief ul-hal?
Fine, thanks
bkher al-Hamdu lillah
Where can I hire a camel?
wayn mumkin ajar jamal?
Arabic language phrases from the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity's "Guide for Cultural Awareness"
Stay where you are
ib-qa akanak
Drop your weapons
Dhib is-la-Hak
Lie on your stomach
in-baT-aH
Do not resist
la it-qa-wem
No talking
le teH-chi
Surrender
sel-lim nefsek