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Now that you know how to handle your first day in Saudi Arabia, it is time to start connecting with people. This chapter is all about the simple conversations that happen every day — greeting someone, asking how they are, being polite, introducing yourself, talking about your background, and ending a conversation in a warm and natural way. In Saudi Arabia, greetings are very important. A simple “as-salaam 3alaykom,” “marhaba,” or “hayyak Allah” can make the whole conversation feel more respectful and friendly. You do not need long sentences to sound natural. You need the right everyday expressions. In this chapter, you will learn how to: Greet people in different situations Reply to greetings naturally Ask how someone is Use polite Saudi expressions Introduce yourself clearly Talk about your work or background Show respect when meeting someone Share your number politely End conversations warmly These phrases help you open doors, start small talk, and build better relationships with people around you. Practice them slowly, listen to the audio, and use them whenever you meet someone. Yalla, let’s start speaking with people in Saudi Arabic.
Greetings
Use these phrases when greeting people in daily life, at work, in shops, with strangers, or with friends.
Formal greetings
FREEالسلام عليكم
Peace be upon you
A-salamu alaykum
وعليكم السلام
And peace be upon you too
Wa-alaykum a-salam
أهلاً وسهلاً
Welcome / hello
Ahlan wa sahlan
مرحبا
Hello
Marhaba
حياك الله
You're very welcome
Hayyak Allah
الله يحييك
You're most welcome
Allah yihyeek
يا هلا
Welcome / hello
Ya hala
يا مرحبا
Welcome / hello
Ya marhaba
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Casual greetings
أهلاً
Hi / hello
Ahlan
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Morning and evening greetings
صباح الخير
Good morning
Sabah al-khair
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6 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Welcoming someone
حياك
Welcome
Hayyak
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Common greeting replies
وعليكم السلام
And peace be upon you too
Wa-alaykum a-salam
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Best greetings to memorize first
السلام عليكم
Peace be upon you
A-salamu alaykum
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Asking How Someone Is
Use these phrases when asking someone how they are in daily life, at work, or in conversations.
Formal / Semi-Formal Questions
كيف حالَك؟
How are you? (male)
Kaif halak
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Casual Everyday Questions
كيفَك؟
How are you? (casual male)
Kaifak?
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Situation-Based Questions
عساك طيب؟
Hope you’re doing well (male)
Asak tayyib
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6 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Polite Expressions
Use these expressions to sound respectful, formal, or friendly in daily conversations in Saudi Arabia.
Requests & Polite Asking
لو سمحت
Please (to a male)
Law samaht
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Thanking & Appreciation
شكرًا
Thank you
Shukran
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Responding Politely
العفو
You’re welcome
Alafw
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Apologies & Soft Refusals
آسف
Sorry (male)
Aasif
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7 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Yes / No / Maybe
Agreement & Saying Yes
نعم
Yes (formal)
Naam
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11 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~3 min
Refusing & Saying No
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Uncertainty & Delaying
ممكن
Maybe / possible
Mumkin
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I Understand / I Don’t Understand
I Understand
فهمت
I understand
Fahamt
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I Don’t Understand
ما فهمت
I didn’t understand
Ma fahamt
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11 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~3 min
Asking Questions
Basic Question Words
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Asking About Things, Prices, and Time
وش هذا؟
What is this?
Wesh hatha
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Asking About People & Identity
وش اسمَك؟
What's your name? (male)
Wesh ismak
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Location & Directions
وين احصل...؟
Where can I find…(the thing name)?
Wain ahsal…
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Clarification & Meaning
ليش كذا؟
Why is it like this?
Leish ketha
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Situational & Everyday Questions
عندي سؤال
I have a question
Indi sual
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11 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~3 min
Asking for Help
Polite Requests for Help
احتاج مساعدتَك
I need your help (male)
Ahtaj musaadatak
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10 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~3 min
Strong / Direct Requests
تكفى ساعدني
Please help me (strong / male)
Takfa saedni
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Support & Dependence Expressions
همتَك معي بهالموضوع
I need your support in this matter (male)
Himmatak maai bi-h-al-mawdoo
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Introductions
Introducing Yourself
أنا اسمي...
My name is…(your name)
Ana ismi…
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6 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Work & Background
أشتغل في...
I work in… (your work)
Ashtaghil fi…
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Greeting and social interactions
تشرفنا
Nice to meet you
Tasharrafna
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Ending Conversations
Leaving & Saying Goodbye
يلا خلنا نمشي
Alright, let’s go / let’s wrap up
Yalla khallna namshi
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Well Wishes & Care
الله يحفظك
Take care (male)
Allah yahfadhak
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Polite Closing & Appreciation
ما قصرت
Thanks, appreciate it (male)
Ma qassart
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