Tuesday 27 January 2015

I need your help with this


9dec15: This is definitely a difficult one for nonArab expats.

I've been given an easier version to convey

Come and help me 
Male : تعا / تعال ساعدني
Ta'a / ta'al saedni 
Female : تعي / تعالي ساعديني
Ta'ee / Ta'alee Saedeenee 

What is the arabic word for


Monday 26 January 2015

Please move your car

lousamahth harakh sayarthakh

لوسمحت حرك سيارتك

How do I say ......


I plan on compounding this with the English sentence that I would like to have translated for me when I speak with them from now on

I want to ask you a question

Ouread AN asalak souael

أوريد أن أسالك سؤال

Intro

The colleagues who will assist me are Egyptian and Lebanese. 

It is likely that some of my content will be their local dialect. 

Currently, my aim is to learn conversational (modern standard) Arabic that I can use in daily interactions.

If I do keep up with this commitment and you happen to be using it to add to your knowledge somehow, I advice you to exercise caution and confirm what you learn with someone who is aware of the language.

It is not my aim to speak perfect Arabic. 

It is important however, that what I do say, be respectful.