 The official language of Palestine is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the major towns and cities. Hebrew, French, German and Spanish are also spoken by many Palestinians but to a lesser extent.
Here are a few useful words and phrases to get you started:
| ENGLISH |
ARABIC |
| Yes |
Na'am |
| No |
Laa |
| Please |
Min fadlak (to a man) |
| |
Min fadlik (to a woman) |
| Thank you |
Shukran |
| You're welcome |
Afwan |
| Hello |
Marhaba |
| Goodbye |
Ma'asalameh |
| What is your name? |
Shoo ismek? |
| Please |
Lao samaht |
| Excuse me |
'An iznek |
| What time is it? |
Edesh el sa'aa? |
| How much? |
Addeysh? |
| I don't speak Arabic |
Ana laa ahkee Arabee |
| One |
Waahid |
| Two |
Tinain |
| Three |
Talaateh |
| Four |
Arba'a |
| Five |
Khamseh |
| Six |
Sitteh |
| Seven |
Sab'a |
| Eight |
Tamenyeh |
| Nine |
Tis'a |
| Ten |
'Ashra |
| Left |
Shmaal |
| Right |
Yameen |
| Straight |
Dughree |
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