Memorizing isolated words doesn’t help much if you can’t form a sentence. Learning full phrases:
Helps you speak more naturally
Makes listening comprehension easier
Builds confidence for real-life situations
25 Arabic Phrases Every Beginner Should Learn First
Arabic for beginners.
Why Phrases Matter More Than Just Words
The First 25 Phrases to Learn with MasterStudy
Here are just a few examples you’ll learn and practice inside our beginner courses:
| Arabic | Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| السلام عليكم | As-salamu alaykum | Peace be upon you (Hello) |
| كيف حالك؟ | Kayfa haluk? | How are you? |
| أنا بخير | Ana bikhayr | I’m fine |
| شكراً | Shukran | Thank you |
| عفواً | Afwan | You’re welcome |
| نعم / لا | Na‘am / La | Yes / No |
| ما اسمك؟ | Ma ismuk? | What’s your name? |
| اسمي… | Ismi... | My name is… |
| من أين أنت؟ | Min ayna anta? | Where are you from? |
| أنا من… | Ana min… | I’m from… |
| كم السعر؟ | Kam as-si‘r? | How much is it? |
| أين الحمام؟ | Ayna al-hammam? | Where is the bathroom? |
| أريد… | Ureed… | I want… |
| لا أفهم | La afham | I don’t understand |
| هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟ | Hal yumkinuka musa‘adati? | Can you help me? |
(and more inside the course!)
How MasterStudy Teaches You to Use These Phrases
Practice them in full dialogues, not just flashcards
Get pronunciation feedback from live tutors
Learn variations for formal and casual conversations
Use them in roleplay scenarios like shopping, meeting someone, or traveling
Conclusion:
Arabic becomes easier — and way more fun — when you can actually use it from day one. These 25 phrases are the perfect starting point, and with MasterStudy beginner lessons, you’ll be speaking them confidently in no time.
