In this post we cover 20 of the most important Ramadan phrases,
These are phrases that will come in handy every year during Ramadan.
Save it to reference later.
The 20 Most Important Ramadan Phrases
The phrases below that are addressing a person (“you”) are conjugated for talking to a male.
For information on talking to females, check out these two posts:
Happy Ramadan. : Ramadan kareem / kol sana w enta tayb.
.رمضان كريم/ كل سنة وانت طيب
Do you want to eat Iftar / Sahour together? : Tegy neftar sawa / ntsa7ar sawa?
تيجي نفطر سوا / نتسحر سوا؟
Going out with friends is just one of the most important “Ramadan skills” you should have.
I’m hungry, man. : Ana ga3an ya m3alem.
.انا جعان يا معلم
Enjoy your meal. : Belhana w elshefa.
.باهنا والشفا
This phrase can be used at anytime you are eating a meal.
Think of it as bon appétit.
“The first date is yours.” / sawma maqbolan.
.البلحة دي بتاعتك …صوما مقبولا
You often “break the fast” during Ramadan with a date.
This is something you will say to allow somebody to eat before you.
Let’s drink some juice. : Yalla neshrab 3aseer.
.يلا نشرب عصير
What time is sunset today? : Elmaghreb emta elnharda?
المغرب امتى النهاردة؟
Are you also not drinking water? : Enta kaman mesh btshrab maya?
انت كمان مش بتشرب مياه؟
The word mish is an important one to know.
It basically just negates the verb of a sentence in Egyptian Arabic.
How is fasting going? : Elseyam 3amel eh?
الصيام عامل ايه؟
What should I bring? : Agyb ma3ia eh?
اجيب معايا ايه؟
Which series are you watching? : Btabe3 mosalsalat eh?
بتابع مسلسلات ايه؟
Out of all the Ramadan phrases you might use, this is definitely one of the most important!
Ramadan series are awesome…Egyptians will love that you ask!
I want to sleep. : 3ayz anam.
.عايز انام
How many more hours do we have? : Fadel kam sa3a?
فاضل كام ساعة؟
Do you want to meet up later (at night)? : Tegy net2abel belil?
تيجي نتقابل بليل؟
What do you have planned after Ramadan (the holiday?) : hate3ml eh f el3eed?
هتعمل ايه في العيد؟
Want to have this type of conversation, but more in-depth?
Learn how to talk about your schedule in Egyptian Arabic!
Do all your friends and family fast? : Kol sohabak w 3elatak bysomo?
كل صحابك وعيلتك بيصومو؟
Ramadan is easier than people think. : Ramadan ashal mn ma elnas motkhayela.
.رمضان اسهل ما الناس متخيلة
Ramadan is hard for a lot of people. : Ramdana sa3b 3ala nas kteer.
.رمضان صعب على ناس كتير
I’m excited for next year! : Ana mot7ames lel sana elgaia!
!انا متحمس للسنة الجاية
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Happy learning,
Eric
