Essential Words & Phrases To Know When Traveling to Egypt!

Arabic, the official language in Egypt. When traveling there, it's beneficial to learn common words and phrases to help you fit in and have a richer experience during your trip. Here are some common words and phrases to know when traveling to Egypt:

• As-salāmu 'alaykum: Peace be upon you

• Wa'alaykum as-salām: Reply peace be upon you too

• Marḥabān: Hello

• Shukrān lak: Thank you

• 'Āfwān: You're welcome

• Min faḍlik: Please

• 'A'tadir: Pardon me

• Ilā al-liqā': Goodbye

• Na'am: Yes

• Lā: No

• Jayyidun jiddan: Very good

• An-najdah: Help

• Mā ismuk?: What is your name?

• Ismī: My name is...

• 'Ayna dawratu al-miyāh?: Where is the bathroom?

• Kam thamanu hādhā?: How much is it?

• Kam al-'adad?: How many?

• Mā hadhā: What is that?