Hello
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In Emirati Arabic, “Hello” is مرحباً (marhaban).
مرحباً
Hello.
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When to use it
It's in the phrasebook under Greetings & how are you, with 14 more like it.
Say it yourself
- Listen twice at normal speed, then once slowly.
- Say it along with the speaker, matching the rhythm.
- Now say it on your own, out loud. Then use it today.
Related phrases
All 15 phrases in Greetings & how are you- And upon you peace (reply).
wa 'alaykum as-salaam
وعليكم السلام
- How are you doing?
shlohnak?to a man
شلونك؟
- Peace be upon you (hello).
asalaamu 'alaykum
السلام عليكم
- What's new?
sh'aloomak?to a man
شعلومك؟
- Praise God (I'm well).
al-hamdu lil-laah
الحمد لله
- I am fine.
anaa zayn
أنا زين