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ARABIC ALTERNATIVE STUDIES

Developed by

George M. Pontino Jr. 

SHORT INTRODUCTION: Reading or Writing Arabic for English readers is surely a hard task. But, in my experience, just barely 4 months in the Middle East, I'm amazed that everyday I get to learn reading and writing. It's not because I take serious school lessons, but by just observing basic stuff like food packaging, posters, billboards, signages etc. or asking Arab friends. So, I was inspired to develop this page for everyone who wanted to learn Arabic the alternative way (especially the first-time OFWs or those who plan to work here.)
 I'm not perfect yet but hope these will truly help...

LESSON 1



Lesson 1 uploaded January 2, 2008

More to come...Updated every week.


 

LEARN SOME "EVERYDAY  ARABIC WORDS"  SPOKEN HERE IN SAUDI ARABIA.

1. Mafi Mushkila - No Problem
3. Fi Mushkila - There's Problem
2. Mafi Mujod/Fi Mujod - Not Here/It's Here
3. Salam (Used in greetings, shorter for Salam Malaykum meaning  peace be unto you!)
Just answer back "Salam" also
4. Miya Miya - 100% or Complete
5. Soweya - Little; Soweya Soweya (Gradually or Little by Little)
6. Shukran - Thanks
7. Afwan - Welcome
8. Kalas - Finished; Done; (Tapos!)
9. Kwuis- Good; OK
10.Shof- Look or Watch...
12. Kam- How much (for buying or for asking price/measurements)
13. Shokol - Work
14. Musta Ajil - Urgent (corrected)
15. Baden - If possible
16. Aiwa - Yes
17. La - No (usually heard as La la la la la but don't be offended by it)

Note:You can mix words like Miya Miya Kuwais (100% Good)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Fok - Up
2. Tahat - Down
3. Alatul - Straight (Diretso) - can be used for taxis (go straight) or office (work straight)
4. Yasser - Left
5. Yameen- Right
6. Taal Hena!- Come here! (hint: Hena = here)
7. Barra- Outside
8. Guwa-Inside

More words here contributed by my Bicolano friend, Emman and Marko..
1. INSHA ALLAH (hopefully in God's will..or loosely used for Maybe! Sana!) --> popularly heard and used.
2. MASHA ALLAH (Expression of appreciation of beauty that comes or given by God),
3. MISHMI ALLAH (in the name of GOD)
4. ALHAMDULI'LAH (Thanks be to God for all I have or Where I am) --> popularly heard and used.
5. BISIMALLAH in the name of God. (contraction for Bi ism allah)

Check out for more words and illustrated tips soon...
Surival tips for first time OFWs or people who's planning to work in KSA (Riyadh) will be developed soon.

email me at: buhaysaudi@yahoo.com

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