Easter in Arabic
Learn Easter greetings in Arabic, as well as Arabic terms for related holidays, such as Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Arabic greetings
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Arabic
Learn how to say “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” in Arabic.
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tfaDDal / تفضل
“tfaDDal / تفَضَّل” (in Modern Standard Arabic: “tafaDDal / تَفَضَّل”) is a common Arabic imperative, literally meaning “Be kind” or “Be generous”. It is essentially an invitation for someone to take something or do something (the idea being that it is an act of kindness to accept the invitation). Learn how to use this word in various situations.
Charbel Rouhana: Hi Kifak Ca Va
Transcription and translation of the lyrics to Charbel Rouhana’s song “Hi Kifak Ca Va”, with brief explanations of words and cultural references.
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“How Are You?” in Lebanese Arabic
Learn how to ask and respond to “How are you?” in Lebanese Arabic, and similar questions, such as “What’s new”, “How’s your family?”, and more.
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How to Pass on Greetings in Lebanese Arabic
Learn how to pass on greetings in Lebanese Arabic, including how to say hello to and on behalf of a third person, as well as how to respond.
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How to Say Hello in Lebanese Arabic
Lebanese society is quite diverse, and a variety of greetings are regularly used. Which greeting is offered in a given situation will be influenced by a number of social factors, including the age, gender, class, religion, and relationship of those offering and receiving the greeting, as well as by the time of day, and the location and setting of the interaction.
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