Because the majority of Arabs are Muslims, it is also the most common Arabic greeting. Outside Arabic countries, however, you may want to use a different greeting if you know the person you're greeting is not Muslim.
Switch to "ahlan" if you aren't comfortable with religious greetings. If you're not Muslim or don't feel comfortable giving a Muslim greeting, you can use this instead.
The response to "ahlan" is "ahlan bik" if you are male or "ahlan biki" if you are female. If someone says "ahlan" to you first, remember to adjust your response depending on whether they are male or female.
Try "marhaba" to welcome someone. This word literally means "welcome," and is typically used when you're welcoming someone into your home or the place you happen to be staying. You can also use it to invite someone to come and sit with you. It's also used simply to mean "hi" or "hello" more casually. Alter your greeting based on the time of day. There are also time-specific greetings in Arabic that you can use in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
While these aren't as common, you can use them if you feel like it. They're considered relatively formal, so they're appropriate regardless of who you're greeting.
In the afternoon, say "masaa al-khayr" good afternoon. In the evening, say "masaa al-khayr" good evening. Ask how the person is doing. As in other languages, it's common to ask after someone's welfare immediately after greeting them.
In Arabic, the basic question differs depending on whether you're speaking to a man or a woman. If the other person asks you how you're doing first, respond "ana bekhair, shukran! These phrases essentially mean "and you? Continue the conversation if you feel comfortable.
If you know very little Arabic, at this point, you may want to say: "Hal tatahadath lughat 'ukhraa bijanib alearabia? Say "na'am, qaliilan," to indicate that you only speak a little Arabic. If you don't understand what the person is saying, you might say "laa afham" I don't understand. Method 2. Use polite words and phrases to show respect. In any language, minding your manners shows respect. Using polite words and phrases in Arabic, even if you don't know any other words in the language, communicates that you respect Arab culture.
Avoid touching when greeting someone of a different gender. Traditionally, men and women do not touch each other at all when greeting, unless they are close family members. Some women are willing to shake hands with men, particularly in more formal contexts.
However, if you are a man, you should let the woman take the lead. Stand away from the woman as you greet her.
If she is willing to shake your hand, she will extend her hand to you. It is not performed unless people are deeply loyal to one another. Greetings between Saudi women tend to be very affectionate, involving hugs and two or three kisses on each cheek.
However, women tend to be less physically affectionate if they are greeting in public or are in the view of men who are not family members. A high degree of respect is paid to elders in Saudi Arabian society. They may be greeted with a kiss on the forehead. Abu Ahmad, Abu Mazen. This indicates familiarity and respect.
Dates of Significance. Do's and Don'ts. Greetings among friends of the same gender involve kisses on the cheeks, either all on one cheek or alternate cheeks. If Saudi men are very close to the person they are meeting they might greet by touching noses. Between females, greetings include hugs and two or three kisses on each cheek. Greetings between males and females include no physical contact. A nod or a verbal greeting is enough.
There are so many different ways to greet people and say hello in Arabic. The Arab region tries to preserve tradition in daily activities and goes the extra mile to keep it prevalent in times where external influences are taking over. Learn more about the language by enrolling in our Arabic language courses available from beginner to more advanced levels.
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These cookies do not store any personal information. You always feel welcome! For instance, when men greet one another with a handshake, they often come face-to-face to let their noses touch. The right hand is always used, as the left is considered unclean. Some people here just believe men and women should not greet each other with physical contact.
This will go a long way in terms of politeness.
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