Learn Some Arabic
Did you know that English words such as "algebra," "cotton" and "sugar" are ultimately derived from Arabic? Here are some common words and their meanings and pronunciations:
مرحبا Hello. It is more commonly used to mean welcome. (Marha-ban)
سلام It means peace. It is used to say hello and goodbye (salam)
سلام you are among family in a welcoming place (Ahlan Wa Sahlan)
مع السلامة goodbye (Mal-Salama)
صباح الخير have a bountiful morning; Good morning. (Sabah El Kheir)
مبروك congratulations or may God bless what you got (Mabrouk)
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