Everyday Sayings:
I though I would update this section again to talk about a few commonplace sayings in Jordan, the Levant, and other Arabic nations.
First, "يعطيك العافية" or "y'altik el'afiya" is a common phrase that can be used as a greeting or a farewell. It literally means "may you be given strength."
Second, "الله معك" or "Allah m'ak" is a common farewell, which literally means "God be with you."
Third, "يسلمو إيديك" or "yeselmu eedaik" is a common expression of gratitude usually said to some one who has given you food or refreshment. It literally means, "bless your hands."
Finally, "معلش" or "m'alesh" and "مافي شي" or "mafi shi" are ways to say "it's okay," "no problem," or "don't worry about it."
Knowing these common sayings and others like them will enable you to pick up the meaning of conversations much more quickly.
I though I would update this section again to talk about a few commonplace sayings in Jordan, the Levant, and other Arabic nations.
First, "يعطيك العافية" or "y'altik el'afiya" is a common phrase that can be used as a greeting or a farewell. It literally means "may you be given strength."
Second, "الله معك" or "Allah m'ak" is a common farewell, which literally means "God be with you."
Third, "يسلمو إيديك" or "yeselmu eedaik" is a common expression of gratitude usually said to some one who has given you food or refreshment. It literally means, "bless your hands."
Finally, "معلش" or "m'alesh" and "مافي شي" or "mafi shi" are ways to say "it's okay," "no problem," or "don't worry about it."
Knowing these common sayings and others like them will enable you to pick up the meaning of conversations much more quickly.
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