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Arabic translation: Marhaba or Marhanban
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| na | Ahlan or Marhaba |
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| na | Yaa halla bik (bikum for plural/formal) |
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| na | as-Salaamu 'alaykum |
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| na | Marhaba or Marhanban |
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2 hrs
Ahlan or Marhaba Explanation: If your want to elaborate you can say: Ahlan wa Sahlan [this usually is used by Egyptian Arabic speakers] Marhaba [used by Lebanese, Syrian, .. etc] Hope that helps |
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Yaa halla bik (bikum for plural/formal) Explanation: Greetings. In addition to the generally-common greetings shown in the previous post, Gulf Arabs (especially those in the "lower Gulf" region of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman) also use: "halla" or "yaa halla bik" (bikum for plural or formal recipients) PS: Simple greetings are rarely simple or short (especially those used in the Aarbian Gulf countries). They often and customarily involve "politeness formulas" or ritual exchanges of expressions and reciprocal evocations (See articles by the late Charles Ferguson) HTH. Regards from Los Angeles, S. H. Franke Field notes. Works by Bruce Ingham, Tom Johnstone, Sir Dennis Hawley |
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as-Salaamu 'alaykum Explanation: Hi/Hello Joan, 'Peace be upon you,' has been THE (simple) Arab greeting since time immemorial. Everywhere in the Arab and Islamic worlds this greeting is understood by EVERYBODY. All the other forms (marahaba, hala beek, etc) are less classical and definitely less known. Peace be upon U 2. Ghassan |
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Marhaba or Marhanban Explanation: This is the simplest way to say "hello" in Arabic. It is well understood in almost all Arabic speaking countries. It can be used in formal or informal settings. |
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