1000+ Useful Arabic Words for Beginners: Everyday Saudi Arabic Vocabulary

Learning Arabic can feel difficult at first, especially when you see Arabic writing, unfamiliar sounds, and different forms of the same word.

The good news is that you do not need to learn thousands of words before you can start understanding everyday Arabic.

If your goal is to communicate in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf, learning practical words used in daily situations is a great place to start.

This guide contains 1000+ useful Arabic words organized into practical categories. You will find the Arabic word, an easy Roman pronunciation, the English meaning, and useful notes or examples where they help.

The vocabulary is designed especially for beginners who want to understand and use Arabic in situations such as home, work, shopping, restaurants, transportation, travel, money, family, hospitals, phones, offices, and everyday conversations.

Important: Arabic varies between countries and regions. This guide focuses mainly on commonly heard Saudi/Gulf everyday Arabic, while some words are also widely understood across the Arabic-speaking world.

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Quick Arabic Pronunciation Guide

Before starting the vocabulary, it helps to understand a few sounds.

Arabic sound	Easy guide	Example
خ	kh	Khubz
ح	strong h	Hammaam
ع	deep throat sound	Ain
غ	gh	Ghurfa
ش	sh	Shughul
ج	j/g depending on region	Jameel
ق	q/g depending on dialect	Qahwa
ص	heavy s	Sabaa
ض	heavy d	Dahr
ط	heavy t	Tayyib
ظ	heavy z/dh	Zarf

Romanization is only an approximate pronunciation guide. Listening to native speakers is the best way to improve pronunciation.

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1. Basic Arabic Words & Greetings

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
1	مرحبا	Marhaba	Hello
2	أهلا	Ahlan	Hello / Welcome
3	هلا	Hala	Hi / Welcome
4	السلام عليكم	Assalaamu alaikum	Peace be upon you
5	وعليكم السلام	Wa alaikum assalam	And peace be upon you
6	صباح الخير	Sabah al-khair	Good morning
7	مساء الخير	Masa al-khair	Good evening
8	تصبح على خير	Tusbih ala khair	Good night
9	مع السلامة	Ma'a as-salama	Goodbye
10	أهلا وسهلا	Ahlan wa sahlan	Welcome
11	شكرا	Shukran	Thank you
12	عفوا	Afwan	You're welcome
13	لو سمحت	Law samaht	Please / Excuse me
14	آسف	Aasif	Sorry
15	آسفة	Aasifa	Sorry (female)
16	نعم	Na'am	Yes
17	لا	La	No
18	طيب	Tayyib	Okay / Good
19	تمام	Tamaam	Fine / Okay
20	أكيد	Akeed	Definitely
21	صحيح	Saheeh	Correct
22	غلط	Ghalat	Wrong
23	ممكن	Mumkin	Possible / Can
24	مستحيل	Mustaheel	Impossible
25	خلاص	Khalaas	Finished / Enough
26	ماشي	Maashi	Okay / All right
27	زين	Zain	Good
28	حلو	Hilw	Nice / Sweet
29	ممتاز	Mumtaaz	Excellent
30	كويس	Kwayyis	Good
31	بخير	Bikhair	Fine / Well
32	الحمدلله	Alhamdulillah	Thank God
33	إن شاء الله	InshaAllah	God willing
34	إن شاء	Insha	If God wills
35	الله يسلمك	Allah yisallmak	May God keep you safe
36	الله يعطيك العافية	Allah yateek al-aafiya	Thank you / May God give you health
37	معليش	Maalesh	It's okay / Never mind
38	عادي	Aadi	Normal / It's okay
39	أكيد	Akeed	Sure
40	أبشر	Absher	Certainly / Consider it done

Useful beginner expressions

كيف حالك؟ — Keef haalak? — How are you?

أنا بخير. — Ana bikhair. — I am fine.

شكرا لك. — Shukran lak. — Thank you.

ما في مشكلة. — Ma fi mushkila. — No problem.

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2. People & Pronouns

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
41	أنا	Ana	I
42	أنت	Inta	You (male)
43	أنتِ	Inti	You (female)
44	هو	Huwa	He
45	هي	Hiya	She
46	نحن	Nihna	We
47	أنتم	Intum	You all
48	هم	Hum	They
49	شخص	Shakhs	Person
50	ناس	Naas	People
51	رجل	Rajul	Man
52	رجال	Rijaal	Men
53	امرأة	Imra'a	Woman
54	بنت	Bint	Girl / Daughter
55	ولد	Walad	Boy / Son
56	طفل	Tifl	Child
57	أطفال	Atfaal	Children
58	شاب	Shaab	Young man
59	شابة	Shaabba	Young woman
60	صديق	Sadeeq	Friend
61	صديقة	Sadeeqa	Female friend
62	زميل	Zameel	Colleague
63	زميلة	Zameela	Female colleague
64	مدير	Mudeer	Manager
65	موظف	Muwazzaf	Employee
66	عامل	Aamil	Worker
67	سائق	Saa'iq	Driver
68	مدرس	Mudarris	Teacher
69	طالب	Taalib	Student
70	طبيب	Tabeeb	Doctor
71	ممرض	Mumarrid	Nurse
72	شرطي	Shurti	Police officer
73	زبون	Zaboon	Customer
74	صاحب	Saahib	Owner / Friend
75	جار	Jaar	Neighbor
76	ضيف	Dhaif	Guest
77	مسؤول	Mas'ool	Person in charge
78	رئيس	Ra'ees	Head / Boss
79	موظفة	Muwazzafa	Female employee
80	مواطن	Muwatin	Citizen

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3. Family

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
81	عائلة	Aaila	Family
82	أسرة	Usra	Family
83	أب	Ab	Father
84	أبو	Abu	Father / Abu
85	أم	Umm	Mother
86	أمي	Ummi	My mother
87	أبي	Abi	My father
88	أبوي	Aboy	My father
89	أخت	Ukht	Sister
90	أخ	Akh	Brother
91	أخوي	Akhoy	My brother
92	أختي	Ukhti	My sister
93	زوج	Zawj	Husband
94	زوجة	Zawja	Wife
95	ابن	Ibn	Son
96	بنت	Bint	Daughter
97	جد	Jadd	Grandfather
98	جدة	Jadda	Grandmother
99	عم	Amm	Paternal uncle
100	عمة	Amma	Paternal aunt
101	خال	Khaal	Maternal uncle
102	خالة	Khaala	Maternal aunt
103	ابن العم	Ibn al-amm	Cousin
104	بنت العم	Bint al-amm	Female cousin
105	قريب	Qareeb	Relative / Near
106	قريبة	Qareeba	Female relative
107	حفيد	Hafeed	Grandson
108	حفيدة	Hafeeda	Granddaughter
109	عريس	Arees	Groom
110	عروس	Aroos	Bride

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4. Home & Rooms

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
111	بيت	Bait	House
112	منزل	Manzil	Home / House
113	شقة	Shaqqa	Apartment
114	غرفة	Ghurfa	Room
115	غرفة نوم	Ghurfat نوم	Bedroom
116	صالة	Saala	Living room
117	مجلس	Majlis	Sitting room
118	مطبخ	Matbakh	Kitchen
119	حمام	Hammaam	Bathroom
120	باب	Baab	Door
121	شباك	Shubbaak	Window
122	مفتاح	Miftaah	Key
123	حائط	Haa'it	Wall
124	أرض	Ard	Ground / Land
125	سطح	Sath	Roof / Surface
126	درج	Daraj	Stairs
127	مصعد	Mis'ad	Elevator
128	حديقة	Hadeeqa	Garden
129	فناء	Finaa	Yard
130	سطح البيت	Sath al-bait	Rooftop
131	سرير	Sareer	Bed
132	مخدة	Mikhadda	Pillow
133	بطانية	Bataaniya	Blanket
134	كرسي	Kursi	Chair
135	طاولة	Taawila	Table
136	كنبة	Kanaba	Sofa
137	دولاب	Dulab	Wardrobe
138	مرآة	Mir'a	Mirror
139	ستارة	Sitaara	Curtain
140	سجادة	Sajjaada	Carpet

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5. Kitchen & Household Items

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
141	ملعقة	Mil'aqa	Spoon
142	شوكة	Shooka	Fork
143	سكين	Sikkeen	Knife
144	صحن	Sahn	Plate
145	كوب	Koob	Cup
146	كأس	Ka's	Glass
147	قدر	Qidr	Cooking pot
148	مقلاة	Miqlaa	Frying pan
149	ثلاجة	Thallaaja	Refrigerator
150	فرن	Furn	Oven
151	غاز	Gaaz	Gas
152	موقد	Mawqid	Stove
153	غسالة	Ghassaala	Washing machine
154	مكنسة	Miknasa	Broom / Vacuum
155	صابون	Saabo	Soap
156	منشفة	Minshafa	Towel
157	سلة	Salla	Basket
158	زجاجة	Zajaaja	Bottle
159	علبة	Ulba	Box / Container
160	كيس	Kees	Bag
161	طبق	Tabaq	Dish
162	غطاء	Ghitaa	Cover
163	منشفة يد	Minshafat yad	Hand towel
164	منديل	Mandeel	Tissue / Napkin
165	إسفنجة	Isfinja	Sponge
166	مفرش	Mufarrash	Tablecloth
167	قمامة	Qumaama	Garbage
168	سلة قمامة	Sallat qumaama	Trash bin
169	منظف	Munazzif	Cleaner
170	مسحوق	MasHooq	Powder

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6. Food

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
171	أكل	Akl	Food / Eating
172	طعام	Ta'aam	Food
173	وجبة	Wajba	Meal
174	فطور	Futoor	Breakfast
175	غداء	Ghadaa	Lunch
176	عشاء	Ashaa	Dinner
177	خبز	Khubz	Bread
178	رز	Ruzz	Rice
179	لحم	Lahm	Meat
180	دجاج	Dajaaj	Chicken
181	سمك	Samak	Fish
182	بيض	Baidh	Eggs
183	جبن	Jubn	Cheese
184	لبن	Laban	Yogurt / Buttermilk
185	حليب	Haleeb	Milk
186	زبدة	Zubda	Butter
187	زيت	Zait	Oil
188	ملح	Milh	Salt
189	سكر	Sukkar	Sugar
190	فلفل	Filfil	Pepper
191	شوربة	Shoorba	Soup
192	سلطة	Salata	Salad
193	سندويتش	Sandawitch	Sandwich
194	برجر	Burger	Burger
195	بطاطس	Bataatis	Potatoes / Fries
196	معكرونة	Maakarona	Pasta
197	بيتزا	Pizza	Pizza
198	صوص	Soos	Sauce
199	حلو	Hilw	Sweet / Dessert
200	حلويات	Halawiyaat	Sweets

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7. Fruits

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
201	فاكهة	Faakiha	Fruit
202	تفاح	Tuffaah	Apple
203	موز	Mawz	Banana
204	برتقال	Burtuqaal	Orange
205	ليمون	Laimoon	Lemon
206	عنب	Inab	Grapes
207	فراولة	Faraawila	Strawberry
208	بطيخ	Bateekh	Watermelon
209	شمام	Shammaam	Melon
210	مانجو	Maango	Mango
211	أناناس	Anaanaas	Pineapple
212	جوز هند	Jooz hind	Coconut
213	رمان	Rummaan	Pomegranate
214	خوخ	Khawkh	Peach
215	كمثرى	Kumathra	Pear
216	تين	Teen	Fig
217	تمر	Tamr	Dates
218	زبيب	Zabeeb	Raisins
219	مشمش	Mishmish	Apricot
220	كرز	Karaz	Cherry

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8. Vegetables

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
221	خضار	Khudaar	Vegetables
222	طماطم	Tamaatim	Tomatoes
223	بطاطس	Bataatis	Potatoes
224	بصل	Basal	Onion
225	ثوم	Thoom	Garlic
226	جزر	Jazar	Carrot
227	خيار	Khiyaar	Cucumber
228	خس	Khass	Lettuce
229	سبانخ	Sabaanik	Spinach
230	باذنجان	Baadhinjaan	Eggplant
231	كوسة	Koosa	Zucchini
232	قرع	Qara	Pumpkin
233	ذرة	Dhura	Corn
234	فاصوليا	Faasoolya	Beans
235	عدس	Adas	Lentils
236	بامية	Baamiya	Okra
237	فلفل حار	Filfil haar	Chili pepper
238	بقدونس	Baqdounis	Parsley
239	نعناع	Na'naa	Mint
240	كزبرة	Kuzbara	Coriander

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9. Drinks

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
241	ماء	Maa	Water
242	موية	Moya	Water (spoken Gulf)
243	قهوة	Qahwa	Coffee
244	شاي	Shai	Tea
245	عصير	Aseer	Juice
246	مشروب	Mashroob	Drink
247	مشروب غازي	Mashroob gaazi	Soft drink
248	حليب	Haleeb	Milk
249	لبن	Laban	Yogurt drink / Buttermilk
250	قهوة عربية	Qahwa Arabiya	Arabic coffee
251	شاي أحمر	Shai ahmar	Black tea
252	شاي أخضر	Shai akhdar	Green tea
253	عصير برتقال	Aseer burtuqaal	Orange juice
254	عصير ليمون	Aseer laimoon	Lemon juice
255	ثلج	Thalj	Ice

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10. Shopping & Money

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
256	سوق	Souq	Market
257	محل	Mahall	Shop
258	متجر	Matjar	Store
259	بقالة	Baqaala	Grocery
260	سوبرماركت	Supermarket	Supermarket
261	سعر	Se'r	Price
262	فلوس	Fuloos	Money
263	مال	Maal	Money / Wealth
264	ريال	Riyaal	Riyal
265	هللة	Hallala	Halala
266	كاش	Kaash	Cash
267	بطاقة	Bitaaqa	Card
268	فاتورة	Fatoora	Bill / Invoice
269	خصم	Khasm	Discount
270	عرض	Ard	Offer
271	غالي	Ghaali	Expensive
272	رخيص	Rakhees	Cheap
273	مجاني	Majjaani	Free
274	مقاس	Maqaas	Size
275	لون	Lawn	Color
276	كمية	Kammiyya	Quantity
277	قطعة	Qit'a	Piece
278	كرتون	Kartoon	Carton
279	كيس	Kees	Bag
280	باقي	Baaqi	Change / Remaining

Useful shopping sentences

كم السعر؟ — Kam as-se'r? — What is the price?

كم هذا؟ — Kam haadha? — How much is this?

غالي مرة. — Ghaali marra. — Very expensive.

عندك أرخص؟ — Indak arkhas? — Do you have a cheaper one?

أبغى هذا. — Abgha haadha. — I want this.

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11. Clothes

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
281	ملابس	Malaabis	Clothes
282	ثوب	Thawb	Thobe
283	قميص	Qamees	Shirt
284	تيشيرت	T-shirt	T-shirt
285	بنطلون	Bantaloon	Trousers
286	جينز	Jeans	Jeans
287	جاكيت	Jaakit	Jacket
288	معطف	Mi'taf	Coat
289	فستان	Fustaan	Dress
290	تنورة	Tan-nora	Skirt
291	حذاء	Hidhaa	Shoe
292	شراب	Shuraab	Sock
293	قبعة	Qubba'a	Hat
294	شماغ	Shimaagh	Shemagh
295	غترة	Ghutra	Ghutra
296	عباية	Abaaya	Abaya
297	حزام	Hizaam	Belt
298	جيب	Jaib	Pocket
299	مقاس كبير	Maqaas kabeer	Large size
300	مقاس صغير	Maqaas sagheer	Small size

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12. Body Parts

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
301	جسم	Jism	Body
302	رأس	Ras	Head
303	وجه	Wajh	Face
304	عين	Ain	Eye
305	أذن	Udhun	Ear
306	أنف	Anf	Nose
307	فم	Fam	Mouth
308	أسنان	Asnaan	Teeth
309	لسان	Lisaan	Tongue
310	رقبة	Raqaba	Neck
311	كتف	Katif	Shoulder
312	ذراع	Dhiraa	Arm
313	يد	Yad	Hand
314	إصبع	Isba	Finger
315	صدر	Sadr	Chest
316	ظهر	Dhahr	Back
317	بطن	Batn	Stomach
318	رجل	Rijl	Leg / Foot
319	ركبة	Rukba	Knee
320	قدم	Qadam	Foot
321	قلب	Qalb	Heart
322	دم	Dam	Blood
323	جلد	Jild	Skin
324	شعر	Sha'r	Hair
325	شعر الرأس	Sha'r ar-ras	Head hair

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13. Health & Hospital

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
326	صحة	Sihha	Health
327	مريض	Mareed	Sick / Patient
328	مرض	Marad	Illness
329	ألم	Alam	Pain
330	وجع	Waja	Pain / Ache
331	صداع	Sudaa	Headache
332	حرارة	Haraara	Fever / Temperature
333	كحة	Kahha	Cough
334	زكام	Zukaam	Cold
335	جرح	Jurh	Wound
336	دواء	Dawa	Medicine
337	صيدلية	Saidaliya	Pharmacy
338	مستشفى	Mustashfa	Hospital
339	عيادة	Iyaada	Clinic
340	طبيب	Tabeeb	Doctor
341	ممرض	Mumarrid	Nurse
342	إسعاف	Is'aaf	Ambulance / First aid
343	طوارئ	Tawaari	Emergency
344	موعد	Maw'id	Appointment
345	فحص	Fحص / Fحص	Examination
346	تحليل	Tahleel	Test / Analysis
347	عملية	Amaliya	Operation
348	علاج	Ilaaj	Treatment
349	وصفة	Wasfa	Prescription
350	تأمين	Ta'meen	Insurance

Useful health sentences

أنا تعبان. — Ana ta'baan. — I am tired / unwell.

عندي ألم. — Indi alam. — I have pain.

عندي صداع. — Indi sudaa. — I have a headache.

أبغى مستشفى. — Abgha mustashfa. — I need a hospital.

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14. Work & Job Vocabulary

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
351	شغل	Shughul	Work
352	عمل	Amal	Work
353	وظيفة	Wazeefa	Job
354	شركة	Sharika	Company
355	مصنع	Masna	Factory
356	مكتب	Maktab	Office
357	مدير	Mudeer	Manager
358	مشرف	Mushrif	Supervisor
359	موظف	Muwazzaf	Employee
360	عامل	Aamil	Worker
361	مهندس	Muhandis	Engineer
362	فني	Fanni	Technician
363	حارس	Haaris	Guard
364	سائق	Saa'iq	Driver
365	راتب	Raatib	Salary
366	دوام	Dawaam	Work shift / Working hours
367	إجازة	Ijaaza	Vacation / Leave
368	أوفر تايم	Overtime	Overtime
369	حضور	Hudoor	Attendance
370	غياب	Ghiyaab	Absence
371	اجتماع	Ijtimaa	Meeting
372	تقرير	Taqreer	Report
373	مهمة	Muhimma	Task
374	مشروع	Mashroo	Project
375	إنتاج	Intaaj	Production
376	مخزون	Makhzoom	Inventory / Stock
377	مستودع	Mustawda	Warehouse
378	بضاعة	Bidaa	Goods / Merchandise
379	مواد	Mawaad	Materials
380	ماكينة	Maakeena	Machine

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15. Office Words

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
381	كمبيوتر	Computer	Computer
382	لابتوب	Laptop	Laptop
383	شاشة	Shaasha	Screen
384	كيبورد	Keyboard	Keyboard
385	ماوس	Mouse	Mouse
386	طابعة	Taabia	Printer
387	ملف	Malaf	File
388	ورقة	Waraqa	Paper
389	قلم	Qalam	Pen
390	دفتر	Daftar	Notebook
391	مستند	Mustanad	Document
392	توقيع	Tawqee	Signature
393	بريد	Bareed	Mail
394	إيميل	Email	Email
395	رسالة	Risaala	Message
396	رقم	Raqam	Number
397	بيانات	Bayanaat	Data
398	نظام	Nizaam	System
399	برنامج	Barnaamaj	Program
400	حساب	Hisaab	Account / Calculation

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16. Transportation

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
401	سيارة	Sayyaara	Car
402	باص	Baas	Bus
403	حافلة	Haafila	Bus
404	تاكسي	Taxi	Taxi
405	قطار	Qitaar	Train
406	طائرة	Taa'ira	Airplane
407	دراجة	Darraaja	Bicycle
408	دباب	Dabbaab	Motorcycle
409	شاحنة	Shaahina	Truck
410	سيارة أجرة	Sayyaarat ujra	Taxi
411	طريق	Tareeq	Road
412	شارع	Shaari	Street
413	إشارة	Ishaara	Traffic light / Signal
414	موقف	Mawqif	Parking / Stop
415	محطة	Mahatta	Station
416	بنزين	Banzين / Banzin	Petrol
417	محطة بنزين	Mahattat banzeen	Petrol station
418	كفر	Kafar	Tire
419	إطار	Ittaar	Tire
420	فرامل	Faraamil	Brakes
421	محرك	Muharrik	Engine
422	زيت السيارة	Zait as-sayyaara	Car oil
423	مفتاح السيارة	Miftaah as-sayyaara	Car key
424	رخصة	Rukhsah	License
425	لوحة	Lawha	Plate

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17. Directions & Locations

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
426	هنا	Hina	Here
427	هناك	Hinaak	There
428	فوق	Foq	Above
429	تحت	Taht	Below
430	داخل	Daakhil	Inside
431	خارج	Khaarij	Outside
432	قدام	Quddaam	In front
433	وراء	Wara	Behind
434	يمين	Yameen	Right
435	يسار	Yasaar	Left
436	قريب	Qareeb	Near
437	بعيد	Ba'eed	Far
438	جنب	Janb	Beside
439	وسط	Wasat	Middle
440	بين	Bain	Between
441	أمام	Amaam	In front of
442	خلف	Khalf	Behind
443	فوق	Foq	Up
444	تحت	Taht	Down
445	شمال	Shimaal	North / Left
446	جنوب	Janoob	South
447	شرق	Sharq	East
448	غرب	Gharb	West
449	مركز	Markaz	Center
450	زاوية	Zaawiya	Corner

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18. Travel

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
451	سفر	Safar	Travel
452	رحلة	Rihla	Trip
453	مطار	Mataar	Airport
454	جواز سفر	Jawaaz safar	Passport
455	تذكرة	Tadhkira	Ticket
456	شنطة	Shanta	Bag
457	حقيبة	Haqeeba	Bag / Luggage
458	أمتعة	Amti'a	Luggage
459	بوابة	Bawwaaba	Gate
460	رحلة جوية	Rihla jawwiya	Flight
461	وصول	Wusool	Arrival
462	مغادرة	Mughaadara	Departure
463	تأخير	Ta'kheer	Delay
464	حجز	Hajz	Reservation / Booking
465	فندق	Funduq	Hotel
466	غرفة	Ghurfa	Room
467	استقبال	IstiQbaal	Reception
468	مفتاح	Miftaah	Key
469	حجز فندق	Hajz funduq	Hotel booking
470	سياحة	Siyaaha	Tourism

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19. Time & Everyday Time Words

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
471	اليوم	Alyoum	Today
472	أمس	Ams	Yesterday
473	بكرة	Bukra	Tomorrow
474	الآن	Alheen	Now
475	الحين	Alheen	Now
476	بعدين	Ba'dain	Later
477	قبل	Qabl	Before
478	بعد	Ba'd	After
479	دائما	Daa'iman	Always
480	أحيانا	Ahyaanan	Sometimes
481	أبدا	Abadan	Never
482	بسرعة	Bisur'a	Quickly
483	شوي	Shway	A little
484	كثير	Katheer	A lot
485	مرة	Marra	Very / Time
486	ساعة	Saa'a	Hour
487	دقيقة	Daqeeqa	Minute
488	ثانية	Thaaniya	Second
489	أسبوع	Usbuu	Week
490	شهر	Shahr	Month

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20. Days & Months

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
491	الأحد	Al-ahad	Sunday
492	الاثنين	Al-ithnain	Monday
493	الثلاثاء	Ath-thulaatha	Tuesday
494	الأربعاء	Al-arbia	Wednesday
495	الخميس	Al-khamees	Thursday
496	الجمعة	Al-jum'a	Friday
497	السبت	As-sabt	Saturday
498	يناير	Janaayer	January
499	فبراير	Fibrayer	February
500	مارس	Maaris	March
501	أبريل	Abraeel	April
502	مايو	Maayo	May
503	يونيو	Yoonيو	June
504	يوليو	Yoolيو	July
505	أغسطس	Aghustus	August
506	سبتمبر	Sibtambar	September
507	أكتوبر	Uktobar	October
508	نوفمبر	Nofambar	November
509	ديسمبر	Disambar	December
510	سنة	Sana	Year

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21. Numbers 1–20

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
511	واحد	Waahid	One
512	اثنين	Ithnain	Two
513	ثلاثة	Thalaatha	Three
514	أربعة	Arba'a	Four
515	خمسة	Khamsa	Five
516	ستة	Sitta	Six
517	سبعة	Sab'a	Seven
518	ثمانية	Thamaaniya	Eight
519	تسعة	Tis'a	Nine
520	عشرة	Ashara	Ten
521	أحد عشر	Ahad ashar	Eleven
522	اثنا عشر	Ithna ashar	Twelve
523	ثلاثة عشر	Thalaathat ashar	Thirteen
524	أربعة عشر	Arba'at ashar	Fourteen
525	خمسة عشر	Khamsat ashar	Fifteen
526	ستة عشر	Sittat ashar	Sixteen
527	سبعة عشر	Sab'at ashar	Seventeen
528	ثمانية عشر	Thamaaniyat ashar	Eighteen
529	تسعة عشر	Tis'at ashar	Nineteen
530	عشرين	Ishreen	Twenty

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22. More Numbers

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
531	ثلاثين	Thalaatheen	Thirty
532	أربعين	Arbaeen	Forty
533	خمسين	Khamsين	Fifty
534	ستين	Sitteين	Sixty
535	سبعين	Sab'een	Seventy
536	ثمانين	Thamaaneen	Eighty
537	تسعين	Tis'een	Ninety
538	مئة	Mi'a	Hundred
539	ألف	Alf	Thousand
540	مليون	Malyoون	Million
541	نصف	Nisf	Half
542	ربع	Rub'	Quarter
543	أول	Awwal	First
544	ثاني	Thaani	Second
545	ثالث	Thaalith	Third

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23. Common Questions

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
546	وش؟	Wish?	What?
547	إيش؟	Eish?	What?
548	وين؟	Wain?	Where?
549	متى؟	Mata?	When?
550	ليش؟	Laish?	Why?
551	كيف؟	Kaif?	How?
552	مين؟	Meen?	Who?
553	كم؟	Kam?	How much / How many?
554	أيش هذا؟	Eish haadha?	What is this?
555	وين أنت؟	Wain inta?	Where are you?
556	وين المكان؟	Wain al-makaan?	Where is the place?
557	كم السعر؟	Kam as-se'r?	How much is the price?
558	ليش؟	Laish?	Why?
559	كيف؟	Kaif?	How?
560	وش السالفة؟	Wish as-saalfa?	What's going on?

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24. Common Verbs

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
561	أكل	Akal	Eat
562	شرب	Shirib	Drink
563	نام	Naam	Sleep
564	قام	Gaam	Get up
565	راح	Raah	Went / Go
566	جاء	Jaa	Came
567	يجي	Yiji	Comes
568	رايح	Raayeh	Going
569	رجع	Rija	Returned
570	جلس	Jalas	Sat
571	وقف	Waqaf	Stood / Stop
572	مشى	Masha	Walked
573	ركض	Rakadh	Ran
574	شاف	Shaaf	Saw
575	سمع	Sami	Heard
576	قال	Gaal	Said
577	تكلم	Takallam	Spoke
578	سأل	Sa'al	Asked
579	رد	Radd	Replied
580	عرف	Araf	Knew
581	فهم	Fahim	Understood
582	نسى	Nisa	Forgot
583	تذكر	Tadhakkar	Remembered
584	أخذ	Akhadh	Took
585	عطى	Ata	Gave
586	حط	Hatt	Put
587	فتح	Fatah	Opened
588	سكر	Sakkar	Closed / Turned off
589	بدأ	Bada	Started
590	خلص	Khallas	Finished

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25. More Everyday Verbs

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
591	اشتغل	Ishtaghil	Worked
592	درس	Daras	Studied
593	تعلم	Ta'allam	Learned
594	علّم	Allam	Taught
595	قرأ	Gara	Read
596	كتب	Katab	Wrote
597	اشترى	Ishtara	Bought
598	باع	Baa	Sold
599	دفع	Dafa	Paid
600	أخذ	Akhadh	Took
601	حجز	Hajaz	Booked
602	بحث	Bahath	Searched
603	لقى	Laqa	Found
604	احتاج	Ihtaaj	Needed
605	بغى	Bagha	Wanted
606	أبغى	Abgha	I want
607	يقدر	Yigdar	Can / Is able
608	يبي	Yibgha	Wants
609	يحتاج	Yihtaaj	Needs
610	يعرف	Ya'rif	Knows

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26. Useful Daily Actions

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
611	غسل	Ghasal	Washed
612	نظف	Nazzaf	Cleaned
613	طبخ	Tabakh	Cooked
614	قطع	Gata	Cut
615	لبس	Libis	Wore
616	شال	Shaal	Carried / Removed
617	نزل	Nazal	Went down
618	طلع	Tala	Went up / Came out
619	دخل	Dakhal	Entered
620	خرج	Kharaj	Left / Went out
621	وصل	Wasal	Arrived
622	انتظر	Intazar	Waited
623	ساعد	Saa'ad	Helped
624	اتصل	Ittasal	Called
625	أرسل	Arsal	Sent
626	استلم	Istalam	Received
627	أخذ موعد	Akhadh maw'id	Took an appointment
628	استخدم	Istakhdam	Used
629	جرّب	Jarrab	Tried
630	اختار	Ikhtaar	Chose

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27. Adjectives

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
631	كبير	Kabeer	Big
632	صغير	Sagheer	Small
633	طويل	Taweel	Tall / Long
634	قصير	Qaseer	Short
635	جديد	Jadeed	New
636	قديم	Qadeem	Old
637	سريع	Saree	Fast
638	بطيء	Batee	Slow
639	سهل	Sahl	Easy
640	صعب	Sa'b	Difficult
641	جميل	Jameel	Beautiful
642	قبيح	Qabeeh	Ugly
643	نظيف	Nadheef	Clean
644	وسخ	Wasikh	Dirty
645	قوي	Gawi	Strong
646	ضعيف	Da'eef	Weak
647	حار	Haar	Hot
648	بارد	Baarid	Cold
649	حلو	Hilw	Sweet / Nice
650	مر	Murr	Bitter

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28. More Descriptive Words

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
651	ثقيل	Thaqeel	Heavy
652	خفيف	Khafeef	Light
653	مليان	Malyan	Full
654	فاضي	Faadhi	Empty / Free
655	مفتوح	Maftooh	Open
656	مقفل	Muqaffal	Closed / Locked
657	صحيح	Saheeh	Correct
658	خطأ	Khata	Wrong / Mistake
659	مهم	Muhimm	Important
660	عادي	Aadi	Normal
661	خاص	Khaass	Special / Private
662	عام	Aamm	General / Public
663	قريب	Qareeb	Near
664	بعيد	Ba'eed	Far
665	غالي	Ghaali	Expensive
666	رخيص	Rakhees	Cheap
667	جاهز	Jaahiz	Ready
668	مشغول	Mashghool	Busy
669	فاضي	Faadhi	Free / Available
670	مشغول	Mashghool	Busy

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29. Feelings

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
671	فرحان	Farhaan	Happy
672	مبسوط	Mabsoot	Happy
673	زعلان	Zaalaan	Upset
674	حزين	Hazeen	Sad
675	تعبان	Ta'baan	Tired
676	نعسان	Na'saan	Sleepy
677	جوعان	Joo'aan	Hungry
678	عطشان	Atshaan	Thirsty
679	خايف	Khaayif	Afraid
680	متوتر	Mutawattir	Nervous
681	مستعجل	Musta'jil	In a hurry
682	مرتاح	Murtah	Comfortable
683	مضايق	Mudhaayig	Upset / Annoyed
684	مستغرب	Mustaghrib	Surprised / Wondering
685	متأكد	Muta'akkid	Sure / Certain
686	محتار	Muhtaar	Confused
687	مهتم	Muhtamm	Interested
688	مبسوط	Mabsoot	Happy
689	متحمس	Mutahammis	Excited
690	هادي	Haadi	Calm

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30. Weather & Nature

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
691	جو	Jaww	Weather
692	شمس	Shams	Sun
693	قمر	Qamar	Moon
694	نجمة	Najma	Star
695	سماء	Samaa	Sky
696	سحاب	Sahab	Clouds
697	مطر	Matar	Rain
698	هواء	Hawaa	Air
699	رياح	RiyaaH	Winds
700	غبار	Ghubaar	Dust
701	رطوبة	Rutooba	Humidity
702	برد	Bard	Cold
703	حر	Harr	Heat
704	ثلج	Thalj	Snow
705	بحر	Bahr	Sea
706	نهر	Nahr	River
707	جبل	Jabal	Mountain
708	شجرة	Shajara	Tree
709	وردة	Warda	Flower
710	صحراء	Sahraa	Desert

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31. Animals

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
711	حيوان	Hayawaan	Animal
712	كلب	Kalb	Dog
713	قط	Qitt	Cat
714	قطة	Qitta	Female cat
715	حصان	Hisaan	Horse
716	بقرة	Baqara	Cow
717	غنم	Ghanam	Sheep
718	ماعز	Maa'iz	Goat
719	جمل	Jamal	Camel
720	حمار	Himaar	Donkey
721	دجاجة	Dajaaja	Hen
722	طير	Tair	Bird
723	سمكة	Samaka	Fish
724	أسد	Asad	Lion
725	نمر	Nimr	Tiger
726	فيل	Feel	Elephant
727	قرد	Qird	Monkey
728	أرنب	Arnab	Rabbit
729	فأر	Fa'r	Mouse
730	نحلة	Nahla	Bee

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32. Technology & Phone

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
731	جوال	Jawaal	Mobile phone
732	هاتف	Haatif	Phone
733	كمبيوتر	Computer	Computer
734	لابتوب	Laptop	Laptop
735	شاشة	Shaasha	Screen
736	كيبورد	Keyboard	Keyboard
737	ماوس	Mouse	Mouse
738	إنترنت	Internet	Internet
739	شبكة	Shabaka	Network
740	شريحة	Shareeha	SIM card
741	رقم	Raqam	Number
742	اتصال	Ittisaal	Call / Connection
743	مكالمة	Mukaalama	Phone call
744	رسالة	Risaala	Message
745	واتساب	WhatsApp	WhatsApp
746	صورة	Soora	Picture
747	فيديو	Video	Video
748	كاميرا	Kaameera	Camera
749	شاحن	Shaahin	Charger
750	بطارية	Battaariya	Battery

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33. Social Media & Internet

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
751	حساب	Hisaab	Account
752	اسم مستخدم	Ism mustakhdim	Username
753	كلمة مرور	Kalimat murur	Password
754	رابط	Raabit	Link
755	موقع	Mawqi	Website / Location
756	تطبيق	Tatbeeq	Application
757	تحميل	Tahmeel	Download
758	رفع	Raf	Upload
759	تسجيل	Tasjeel	Registration / Recording
760	تسجيل دخول	Tasjeel dukhol	Login
761	تسجيل خروج	Tasjeel khurooj	Logout
762	متابعة	Mutaaba'a	Follow-up / Following
763	متابع	Mutaabi	Follower
764	تعليق	Ta'leeq	Comment
765	إعجاب	I'jaab	Like
766	مشاركة	Mushaaraka	Share
767	منشور	Manshoor	Post
768	خبر	Khabar	News
769	إعلان	I'laan	Advertisement
770	محتوى	Muhtawa	Content

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34. School & Learning

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
771	مدرسة	Madrasa	School
772	جامعة	Jaami'a	University
773	طالب	Taalib	Student
774	طالبة	Taaliba	Female student
775	مدرس	Mudarris	Teacher
776	معلم	Muallim	Teacher
777	كتاب	Kitaab	Book
778	درس	Dars	Lesson
779	لغة	Lugha	Language
780	كلمة	Kalima	Word
781	جملة	Jumla	Sentence
782	سؤال	Su'aal	Question
783	جواب	Jawaab	Answer
784	معنى	Ma'na	Meaning
785	قراءة	Qiraa'a	Reading
786	كتابة	Kitaaba	Writing
787	نطق	Nutq	Pronunciation
788	ترجمة	Tarjama	Translation
789	امتحان	Imtihaan	Exam
790	نتيجة	Nateeja	Result

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35. Communication

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
791	كلام	Kalaam	Speech / Talk
792	كلمة	Kalima	Word
793	جملة	Jumla	Sentence
794	صوت	Sawt	Voice / Sound
795	سؤال	Su'aal	Question
796	جواب	Jawaab	Answer
797	خبر	Khabar	News
798	قصة	Qissa	Story
799	موضوع	Mawdoo	Topic
800	رأي	Ra'y	Opinion
801	فكرة	Fikra	Idea
802	اتفاق	Ittifaaq	Agreement
803	اختلاف	Ikhtilaaf	Difference
804	وعد	Wa'd	Promise
805	حقيقة	Haqeeqa	Truth
806	كذب	Kidhb	Lie
807	سبب	Sabab	Reason
808	مشكلة	Mushkila	Problem
809	حل	Hall	Solution
810	مساعدة	Musaa'ada	Help

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36. Useful Everyday Nouns

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
811	شيء	Shai	Thing
812	مكان	Makaan	Place
813	وقت	Waqt	Time
814	يوم	Yawm	Day
815	مرة	Marra	Time / Occasion
816	فرصة	Fursa	Opportunity
817	سبب	Sabab	Reason
818	طريقة	Tareeqa	Method / Way
819	شكل	Shakl	Shape / Form
820	نوع	Naw	Type
821	لون	Lawn	Color
822	اسم	Ism	Name
823	رقم	Raqam	Number
824	عنوان	Unwaan	Address / Title
825	طريق	Tareeq	Road / Way
826	بداية	Bidaaya	Beginning
827	نهاية	Nihaaya	End
828	أول	Awwal	First
829	آخر	Aakhir	Last
830	وسط	Wasat	Middle

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37. Common Connectors

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
831	و	Wa	And
832	أو	Aw	Or
833	لكن	Lakin	But
834	لأن	Li'ann	Because
835	إذا	Idha	If
836	عشان	Ashaan	Because / For
837	ثم	Thumma	Then
838	بعدين	Ba'dain	Then / Later
839	أيضا	Aydan	Also
840	فقط	Faqat	Only
841	حتى	Hatta	Until / Even
842	قبل	Qabl	Before
843	بعد	Ba'd	After
844	مع	Ma	With
845	بدون	Bidoun	Without
846	عند	Ind	At / Have
847	من	Min	From
848	إلى	Ila	To
849	في	Fi	In
850	على	Ala	On

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38. Very Useful Saudi Spoken Words

These words and expressions are especially useful when communicating in everyday Saudi environments.

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
851	أبغى	Abgha	I want
852	أبي	Abi	I want
853	أحتاج	Ahtaaj	I need
854	ما أبغى	Ma abgha	I don't want
855	ما أبي	Ma abi	I don't want
856	ما أعرف	Ma arif	I don't know
857	ما أدري	Ma adri	I don't know
858	ما أفهم	Ma afham	I don't understand
859	أفهم	Afham	I understand
860	أعرف	Arif	I know
861	وين	Wain	Where
862	وش	Wish	What
863	ليش	Laish	Why
864	كيف	Kaif	How
865	متى	Mata	When
866	مين	Meen	Who
867	كم	Kam	How much
868	الحين	Alheen	Now
869	بكرة	Bukra	Tomorrow
870	بعدين	Ba'dain	Later

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39. More Saudi Everyday Expressions

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
871	وين رايح؟	Wain raayeh?	Where are you going?
872	وين جاي؟	Wain jaay?	Where are you coming from?
873	وش تسوي؟	Wish tsawwi?	What are you doing?
874	وش تبي؟	Wish tبي?	What do you want?
875	وش عندك؟	Wish indak?	What do you have?
876	عندي	Indi	I have
877	ما عندي	Ma indi	I don't have
878	عندك	Indak	You have
879	ما عندك	Ma indak	You don't have
880	في	Fi	There is / There are
881	ما في	Ma fi	There isn't / There aren't
882	فين؟	Fein?	Where?
883	هنا	Hina	Here
884	هناك	Hinaak	There
885	تعال	Ta'al	Come
886	روح	Rooh	Go
887	انتظر	Intazir	Wait
888	استنى	Istanna	Wait
889	شوف	Shoof	Look
890	اسمع	Isma	Listen

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40. Useful Commands

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
891	افتح	Iftah	Open
892	سكر	Sakkir	Close
893	اجلس	Ijlis	Sit
894	وقف	Waqif	Stop / Stand
895	امش	Imsh	Walk / Go
896	ادخل	Udkhul	Enter
897	اطلع	Utla	Go out / Come up
898	انزل	Inzil	Go down
899	خذ	Khudh	Take
900	عط	At	Give
901	حط	Hutt	Put
902	شيل	Sheel	Remove / Carry
903	جيب	Jeeb	Bring
904	خل	Khall	Leave / Let
905	انتبه	Intabih	Be careful
906	استنى شوي	Istanna shway	Wait a little
907	تعال هنا	Ta'al hina	Come here
908	روح هناك	Rooh hinaak	Go there
909	شوف هذا	Shoof haadha	Look at this
910	اسمعني	Isma'ni	Listen to me

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41. Safety & Emergency

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
911	خطر	Khatar	Danger
912	حذر	Hadhar	Caution
913	انتبه	Intabih	Be careful
914	مساعدة	Musaa'ada	Help
915	نجدة	Najda	Help / Rescue
916	شرطة	Shurta	Police
917	إسعاف	Is'aaf	Ambulance
918	حريق	Hareeq	Fire
919	حادث	Haadith	Accident
920	طوارئ	Tawaari	Emergency
921	مستشفى	Mustashfa	Hospital
922	ضايع	Dhaayea	Lost
923	ضايعة	Dhaayea	Lost (female)
924	مساعدة عاجلة	Musaa'ada aajila	Urgent help
925	اتصل بالشرطة	Ittasil bish-shurta	Call the police

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42. Hotel & Restaurant

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
926	مطعم	Mat'am	Restaurant
927	فندق	Funduq	Hotel
928	غرفة	Ghurfa	Room
929	حجز	Hajz	Reservation
930	قائمة	Qaa'ima	Menu / List
931	طلب	Talab	Order / Request
932	حساب	Hisaab	Bill
933	نادل	Naadil	Waiter
934	طاولة	Taawila	Table
935	كرسي	Kursi	Chair
936	أكل	Akl	Food
937	حار	Haar	Spicy / Hot
938	بارد	Baarid	Cold
939	لذيذ	Ladheedh	Delicious
940	بدون	Bidoun	Without
941	مع	Ma	With
942	زيادة	Ziyaada	Extra
943	قليل	Qaleel	Little
944	كثير	Katheer	Much / Many
945	فاتورة	Fatoora	Bill

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43. Important Abstract Words

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
946	حياة	Hayaah	Life
947	حب	Hubb	Love
948	وقت	Waqt	Time
949	عمل	Amal	Work
950	أمل	Amal	Hope
951	حلم	Hulm	Dream
952	نجاح	Najaah	Success
953	فشل	Fashal	Failure
954	فرصة	Fursa	Opportunity
955	هدف	Hadaf	Goal
956	فكرة	Fikra	Idea
957	قرار	Qaraar	Decision
958	اختيار	Ikhtiyaar	Choice
959	سبب	Sabab	Reason
960	نتيجة	Nateeja	Result
961	مشكلة	Mushkila	Problem
962	حل	Hall	Solution
963	بداية	Bidaaya	Beginning
964	نهاية	Nihaaya	End
965	مستقبل	Mustaqbal	Future

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44. Useful Positive Words

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
966	خير	Khair	Goodness
967	خير	Khair	Good
968	نجاح	Najaah	Success
969	ممتاز	Mumtaaz	Excellent
970	جميل	Jameel	Beautiful
971	رائع	Raa'e	Wonderful
972	ممتاز جدا	Mumtaaz jiddan	Very excellent
973	أحسنت	Ahsant	Well done
974	مبروك	Mabrook	Congratulations
975	بالتوفيق	Bit-tawfeeq	Good luck
976	إن شاء الله	InshaAllah	God willing
977	الحمدلله	Alhamdulillah	Thank God
978	أكيد	Akeed	Definitely
979	صحيح	Saheeh	Correct
980	تمام	Tamaam	Perfect / Okay

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45. Final Everyday Vocabulary

#	Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
981	الآن	Alheen	Now
982	اليوم	Alyoum	Today
983	بكرة	Bukra	Tomorrow
984	أمس	Ams	Yesterday
985	هنا	Hina	Here
986	هناك	Hinaak	There
987	كل	Kull	Every / All
988	بعض	Ba'd	Some
989	نفس	Nafs	Same / Self
990	غير	Ghair	Other / Different
991	كثير	Katheer	Much / Many
992	قليل	Qaleel	Little / Few
993	أكثر	Akthar	More
994	أقل	Aqall	Less
995	أفضل	Afdhal	Better / Best
996	أسوأ	Aswa	Worse / Worst
997	أول	Awwal	First
998	آخر	Aakhir	Last
999	جديد	Jadeed	New
1000	قديم	Qadeem	Old
1001	جاهز	Jaahiz	Ready
1002	صحيح	Saheeh	Correct
1003	خطأ	Khata	Wrong
1004	ممكن	Mumkin	Possible
1005	مستحيل	Mustaheel	Impossible
1006	خلاص	Khalaas	Finished / Enough
1007	ماشي	Maashi	Okay
1008	معليش	Maalesh	It's okay
1009	عادي	Aadi	It's normal / Okay
1010	شكرا	Shukran	Thank you

1010 Arabic Words Completed

You now have a large beginner vocabulary covering everyday situations in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf environments.

However, knowing 1,000 words does not automatically mean you can speak Arabic fluently.

The next step is to turn vocabulary into sentences.

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How to Use These 1,000 Arabic Words

Instead of memorizing a word by itself, try to learn it with a simple sentence.

Example 1

ماء
Moya
Water

Learn:

أبغى موية.
Abgha moya.
I want water.

Example 2

شغل
Shughul
Work

Learn:

أنا في الشغل.
Ana fish-shughul.
I am at work.

Example 3

فلوس
Fuloos
Money

Learn:

أبغى فلوس.
Abgha fuloos.
I want money.

Example 4

سوق
Souq
Market

Learn:

أنا رايح السوق.
Ana raayeh as-souq.
I am going to the market.

Example 5

مستشفى
Mustashfa
Hospital

Learn:

أبغى أروح المستشفى.
Abgha arooh al-mustashfa.
I want to go to the hospital.

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20 Essential Saudi Arabic Sentences for Beginners

Arabic	Roman Arabic	English
كيف حالك؟	Keef haalak?	How are you?
أنا بخير	Ana bikhair	I am fine
وش اسمك؟	Wish ismak?	What is your name?
اسمي ليو	Ismi Lio	My name is Lio
من وين أنت؟	Min wain inta?	Where are you from?
أنا من الهند	Ana min al-Hind	I am from India
وين تروح؟	Wain trooh?	Where are you going?
وش تسوي؟	Wish tsawwi?	What are you doing?
أبغى هذا	Abgha haadha	I want this
ما أبغى هذا	Ma abgha haadha	I don't want this
ما أفهم	Ma afham	I don't understand
أفهم شوي	Afham shway	I understand a little
تكلم شوي شوي	Takallam shway shway	Speak slowly
كم السعر؟	Kam as-se'r?	How much is it?
وين الحمام؟	Wain al-hammaam?	Where is the bathroom?
ما في مشكلة	Ma fi mushkila	No problem
انتظر شوي	Intazir shway	Wait a little
تعال هنا	Ta'al hina	Come here
روح هناك	Rooh hinaak	Go there
شكرا	Shukran	Thank you

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A Simple 30-Day Arabic Learning Plan

Trying to learn all 1,000 words at once is not the best approach.

Instead, divide the vocabulary into small groups.

Week 1 — Survival Arabic

Learn:

• Greetings
• Yes / No
• Thank you
• Please
• Sorry
• Basic questions
• Here / There
• Today / Tomorrow
• Come / Go

Week 2 — Daily Life

Learn:

• Family
• Home
• Food
• Drinks
• Clothes
• Body parts

Week 3 — Saudi Daily Situations

Learn:

• Work
• Shopping
• Money
• Transportation
• Directions
• Restaurant vocabulary

Week 4 — Communication

Learn:

• Common verbs
• Adjectives
• Feelings
• Questions
• Everyday Saudi expressions

After 30 days, start reviewing the complete vocabulary again.

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The Best Way to Remember Arabic Words

Use the 3-step method:

1. Read

Read the Arabic word and Roman pronunciation.

2. Listen

Listen to a native speaker saying the word.

3. Speak

Repeat the word several times and then use it in a sentence.

For example:

شغل — Shughul — Work

Don't stop there.

Say:

أنا في الشغل.

Ana fish-shughul.

"I am at work."

This makes the vocabulary much more useful in real conversations.

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Arabic Vocabulary vs. Arabic Conversation

Vocabulary is the foundation, but conversation is the goal.

For example, learning:

موية — Moya — Water

is useful.

But being able to say:

أبغى موية لو سمحت.

Abgha moya law samaht.

"I want water, please."

is much more practical.

So after learning vocabulary, practice building short sentences.

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Important Note About Saudi Arabic

Arabic is not exactly the same everywhere.

Arabic spoken in Saudi Arabia can differ from Arabic spoken in Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, or other Arabic-speaking regions.

Even inside Saudi Arabia, pronunciation and vocabulary can vary between regions.

That is normal.

This guide therefore focuses on widely understandable everyday Saudi/Gulf expressions, especially useful for people living, working, shopping, traveling, or communicating in Saudi Arabia.

Roman Arabic is also not completely standardized. One person may write:

Shukran

while another may write:

Shukran.

Both are intended to represent the same Arabic word.

The Arabic spelling is the reliable reference, while Roman Arabic is mainly provided to help beginners read and pronounce the word.

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Common Beginner Mistakes

Mistake 1: Trying to memorize everything

You don't need to memorize 1,000 words in a week.

Learn 10–20 words a day and review them.

Mistake 2: Only reading

Reading is useful, but Arabic is a language you need to hear and speak.

Mistake 3: Learning isolated words

Always try to create a short sentence.

Mistake 4: Being afraid of mistakes

Making mistakes is part of learning.

Start with simple Arabic and improve gradually.

Mistake 5: Expecting Roman pronunciation to be perfect

Roman Arabic is only a learning aid. Different people write Arabic sounds differently in English letters.

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Quick Arabic Practice

Try translating these sentences into Arabic.

1. I want water.

Answer:
أبغى موية.
Abgha moya.

2. Where is the market?

Answer:
وين السوق؟
Wain as-souq?

3. I don't understand.

Answer:
ما أفهم.
Ma afham.

4. How much is this?

Answer:
كم هذا؟
Kam haadha?

5. No problem.

Answer:
ما في مشكلة.
Ma fi mushkila.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Learning Arabic

Is Arabic difficult for beginners?

Arabic has some sounds and grammar structures that may feel unfamiliar at first. However, everyday vocabulary and basic conversations can be learned gradually with regular practice.

Should I learn Modern Standard Arabic or spoken Arabic?

It depends on your goal.

Modern Standard Arabic is useful for formal writing, news, books, and formal communication. Spoken Arabic is generally more practical for everyday conversations.

If you live and work in Saudi Arabia, learning commonly used Saudi/Gulf spoken expressions can be especially useful for daily communication.

Should I learn Arabic script?

Yes, if you want to develop strong long-term Arabic skills. Roman Arabic can help beginners pronounce words, but Arabic script gives you a much more reliable foundation.

How many Arabic words should I learn every day?

For beginners, 10–20 useful words per day is a reasonable starting point. More important than the exact number is reviewing old words regularly.

Can I speak Arabic after learning 1,000 words?

Knowing 1,000 words gives you a useful vocabulary base, but speaking also requires listening practice, sentence building, pronunciation, and conversation practice.

Is Saudi Arabic the same as Arabic in every country?

No. Arabic has many regional varieties. Saudi Arabic itself also has regional differences.

What should I learn after these 1,000 words?

The next step should be:

1. Basic sentence patterns
2. Common Saudi conversations
3. Question-and-answer practice
4. Listening practice
5. Pronunciation
6. Everyday dialogues
7. Basic grammar

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Start Your Arabic Learning Journey

You do not need to become perfect before using Arabic.

Start with one word.

Then learn a sentence.

Then use that sentence with another person.

For example:

موية — Moya — Water

→ أبغى موية.
Abgha moya.

Then:

أبغى موية لو سمحت.
Abgha moya law samaht.

Every new word gives you another building block for communication.

The goal is not to memorize a dictionary.

The goal is to understand people, respond naturally, and communicate with confidence.

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Final Thoughts

Arabic becomes much easier when you stop trying to learn everything at once.

Start with the words you actually need in your daily life.

If you work in Saudi Arabia, focus on workplace vocabulary.

If you are traveling, focus on transportation and directions.

If you are shopping, focus on prices, numbers, products, and payment.

If you are learning for conversation, focus on greetings, questions, verbs, and everyday expressions.

Use this 1,000+ word vocabulary guide as your foundation, then continue with practical conversations and sentence-building lessons on Learn With Lio.

Learn a few words every day. Practice them in real sentences. Listen carefully. Speak without fear.

Your Arabic journey starts with one word — and continues one conversation at a time.

Learn With Lio — Learn Arabic for real life.

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Recommended Next Arabic Lessons

After completing this vocabulary guide, continue with:

• 50 Useful Saudi Arabic Phrases for Beginners
• 100 Saudi Arabic Sentences for Daily Conversation
• Saudi Arabic for Workers and Employees
• Saudi Arabic for Shopping and Markets
• Saudi Arabic for Restaurants
• Saudi Arabic for Drivers
• Saudi Arabic for the Workplace
• Arabic Numbers 1–100
• Saudi Arabic Questions and Answers
• Common Saudi Arabic Verbs
• Arabic Pronunciation for Beginners
• Arabic Conversations for Beginners

These related lessons can help turn vocabulary into practical speaking skills.