Language in Egypt

The official language in Egypt is Arabic, but the majority of its citizens have no problem speaking English. Here you'll find some useful words and expressions for your holiday.

Speaking in English, you won't have too many problems in Egypt, as most people speak the language without problems. Nonetheless, it's often useful to know a little bit of the local language, so here are some of the most useful expressions when on holiday.

Useful expressions in Arabic

Although it's a lot to ask to learn Arabic before travelling, here are some useful expressions:

Courtesy

Hello
Ahalan
Goodbye
Ma'a ElSalama
See you later
Wada'an
Good morning
Saba'a AlKair
Good afternoon
Masa'a AlKair
Goodnight
Laila Tiaba
Please
Min Fadilak
Thank you
Shokran
You're welcome
Ala ElRahib Wa ElSaa
Sorry
Ann Eazinak

The basics

Yes
Na'am
No
Laa
Good
Taib
Bad
Saia
Friend
Sadik

Numbers

Zero
Sefir
One
Wahed
Two
Etnin
Three
Talata
Four
Arbaa
Five
Hamsa
Seix
Sita
Seven
Sabaa
OEight
Tamanya
Nine
Tesa