Jun 22, 2003 18:49
21 yrs ago
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English term
greeting
Non-PRO
English to Arabic
Other
I've just got to know someone called Mohammed from Morocco, and I'd like to please him by being able to greet him in a friendly manner in his own language.
Any help much appreciated!
Any help much appreciated!
Proposed translations
(Arabic)
| 5 +4 | SALAM |
Fuad Yahya
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| 4 | 1- MARHABAN 2- AHLAN WASAHLAN 3- YA HALA |
ALI HASAN
|
Proposed translations
+4
4 mins
Selected
SALAM
The stress in on the second syllable.
That would be the easiest to learn and most pleasant to hear. The word means "peace."
Later on when you feel ready to broaden your repertoire, you can try the expanded version: ASSALAMU ALAYKUM.
Please notice that greeting notions vary across the Arab landscape, so it would be appropriate to ask your friend about specfically Moroccan greetings.
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Note added at 2003-06-27 08:44:37 (GMT) Post-grading
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Pronunciation guide for the greeting ASSALAMU ALAYKUM:
ASSALAMU: All vowels are short except the last A. The primary stress is on the third syllable -LA-. The first syllable receives secondary stress. Resist the tendency to pronounce the first syllable ASS- like the word \"ass.\" The A is short. It is the two S\'s that receive the emphasis, more like the word \"us.\"
ALAYKUM: All vowels are short. The stress is on the second syllable -LAY-. You can pronunce LAY like the word \"lay\" or like the word \"lie\" when pronounced by a Scotsman.
That would be the easiest to learn and most pleasant to hear. The word means "peace."
Later on when you feel ready to broaden your repertoire, you can try the expanded version: ASSALAMU ALAYKUM.
Please notice that greeting notions vary across the Arab landscape, so it would be appropriate to ask your friend about specfically Moroccan greetings.
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Note added at 2003-06-27 08:44:37 (GMT) Post-grading
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Pronunciation guide for the greeting ASSALAMU ALAYKUM:
ASSALAMU: All vowels are short except the last A. The primary stress is on the third syllable -LA-. The first syllable receives secondary stress. Resist the tendency to pronounce the first syllable ASS- like the word \"ass.\" The A is short. It is the two S\'s that receive the emphasis, more like the word \"us.\"
ALAYKUM: All vowels are short. The stress is on the second syllable -LAY-. You can pronunce LAY like the word \"lay\" or like the word \"lie\" when pronounced by a Scotsman.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Saleh Ayyub
57 mins
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| agree |
Awad Balaish
19 hrs
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| agree |
sarsam (X)
22 hrs
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| agree |
radwa abdel ghany
19 days
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks a lot to both of you! Points go to Fuad for getting in first with his very prompt reply!
Salam!"
1 hr
1- MARHABAN 2- AHLAN WASAHLAN 3- YA HALA
ALL ARE EXPRESSIONS OF WELCOME
Discussion
Please could I ask you for help with the pronunciation � 'salam' I think I can manage, but what about your second suggestion, for later on?
Thanks a lot!