Usefull Phrases

Imagine the surprise and delight if you can greet the Egyptian people with some well chosen words during your stay. Try and get your tongue around these few simple words and phrases and impress the locals with your linguistic skills. The Phonetic representations of these words are likely to be recognisable to an Egyptian on your first try, although they do not necessarily follow Arabic spelling. It is best to be spontaneous, don't over analyze and if your first try isn't understood simply speak louder! Or try it in English!!

Hello  Sa-laam A-ley-koom ...Response   A-ley-koom es sa-laam

Goodbye   Mar sa-laam   (go in peace)

Please   Min fad-lak

Thank you   Show-Kron

My name is   Is- Mee

Yes   Ai-u-wa

No   La

Ok   Mesh- ee

Why   Ley?

It's expensive   Ral-lee

No thank you   La Show-kron

I don't want it   Mish eyes

Water   Mai-a

I love you   An-a be-heb-ak

Help   Ya wa-hed

For those who would like to connect with the Egyptian people more deeply than just as a tourist. There will be a complimentary guide to the Arabic language in your stateroom and our crew will be delighted to assist you.