Topic: Jordan ~ Petra / Egypt a few basic Arabic Phrases

Thought these might be useful for new travellers for area.

Hello Formal ~ As slaamu alaykam
Hello in response ~ Alaykum as salaam
Hello Informal ~ Merhaba

Yes ~ Aiwa
No ~ La

Thankyou ~ Shokran
No Thankyou ~ La shokran
Please ~ Min fadlak
What is your name? ~ Shu ismak
My name is ... ~ Ismi ....
Don't mention it ~ Afwan
Do you speak English? ~ Tantakallam al inglizi?
I don't speak Arabic ~ Ana ma atakallam al arabiya
Where is the toilet? ~ ayn al-?ammaam?


For more info on Petra see also:
Jordan Basic Information
Petra ~ Visitors Info / Independent trips

For more informatio and a map of Petra I have used the Blue guide to Jordan : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Guide-J.../dp/0713659858