25 Arabic Expressions You Should Know | Speak Real Arabic
Arabic is one of the richest, deepest, and most expressive languages in the world.
Whether you want to understand everyday conversation, express gratitude, offer condolences, or simply connect with Arab culture, learning Arabic expressions is the best place to start.
In this guide, I’ll teach you 25 essential Arabic expressions—from Syrian/Levantine dialect to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) with meanings, pronunciation, and when to use them.
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❤️ 1. Everyday Arabic Expressions You’ll Hear Constantly
These are the expressions you will hear every single day in the Arab world:
1. مرحبا — marḥabā
Meaning: “Hello.”
Used everywhere, friendly, simple.
2. أهلين — ahlēn
Meaning: “Hi!” or “Welcome!”
Common in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine.
3. كيفك؟ — kīfak/kīfik?
Meaning: “How are you?”
kīfak (to a man)
kīfik (to a woman)
4. شو الأخبار؟ — shu l-akhbār?
Meaning: “What’s new?”
Casual and common in Levantine dialect.
💛 2. Expressions of Love in Arabic (Very Popular Search Topic)
Arabic love expressions are poetic and emotional. Here are the most beautiful ones:
5. بحبّك — bḥibbak/bḥibbik
Meaning: “I love you.”
(Syrian dialect)
6. اشتقتلك — ishtāqtillak/ishtāqtillik
Meaning: “I miss you.”
7. حياتي — ḥayātī
Meaning: “My life.”
8. قلبي — albī
Meaning: “My heart.”
💬 3. Expressions for Gratitude in Arabic
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9. شكراً — shukran
Meaning: “Thank you.”
10. يعطيك العافية — yaʿṭīk l-ʿāfyeh
Meaning: “May God give you strength.”
Used to thank someone for their effort, work, or help.
11. ممنونك — mamnoonak/mamnoonik
Meaning: “I’m grateful to you.”
Very Syrian.
🖤 4. Condolence Expressions in Arabic
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12. الله يرحمو — Allah yerḥamo
Meaning: “May God have mercy on him.”
13. البقية بحياتك — el-bā’iyye b-ḥayātak
Meaning: “May you live a long life.”
Said to someone mourning a loss.
14. الله يصبّركم — Allah yṣabberkom
Meaning: “May God give you patience.”
🙌 5. Expressions of Agreement & Support
15. تمام — tamām
Meaning: “Okay / perfect.”
16. أكيد — akīd
Meaning: “Of course.”
17. ولا يهمّك — wala yhimmak/ykhimik
Meaning: “Don’t worry about it.”
🔥 6. Useful Arabic Slang Expressions
Good for informal conversation:
18. يلا — yalla
Meaning: “Let’s go / come on.”
19. خلص — khalas
Meaning: “Enough / stop / it’s over.”
20. فشّ غلّي — fesh ghallī
Meaning: “Let me vent.”
🕌 7. Expressions with “Allah” (Very Common Search Category)
21. إن شاء الله — in shā’ Allah
Meaning: “If God wills.”
Used constantly in all Arab countries.
22. الحمدلله — al-ḥamdu lillah
Meaning: “Thanks be to God.”
23. الله معك — Allah maʿak/maʿik
Meaning: “God be with you.”
24. الله يوفقك — Allah ywafʾak
Meaning: “May God grant you success.”
🌟 8. Beautiful & Poetic Arabic Expressions
25. نور عيوني — nour ʿyūnī
Meaning: “Light of my eyes.”
A very tender Arabic expression of deep affection.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the most common Arabic expressions?
Marhaba, Ahlan, Shukran, Yalla, Khalas.
Q2: How do you express love in Arabic?
“بحبّك” (bḥibbak/bḥibbik), “قلبي,” “حياتي.”
Q3: How do you express condolences in Arabic?
“الله يرحمو,” “البقية بحياتك.”
Q4: What are beautiful Arabic expressions?
نور عيوني, حياتي, الله معك, اشتقتلك.
