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Although many Jordanians do speak at least some English it is often a great ice breaker if you attempt to speak some Arabic. It's amasing how much you can communicate with only a few words. Jordanians are very friendly and will appreciate any efforts you make to learn their language (even if the pronunciation is a bit dodgy). Here are a few words to help you out.

 

GREETINGS

Hello                           Marhaba/ Salam Alaikum

How are you?          Kaif Halak

Good                          Kwais al humdulalah

Please                         Min Fadlak

Thank you                  Shukran 

Yes                               Aiwa

No                                La

How much                 Kum

Do you speak English   TataKalam Ingleezi

I don’t speak Arabic   Anma la tatakalam al arabiah

My Name is                Ismii...

Where is                      Aina

USEFUL ITEMS

Money                         Feloos

Coffee                         Kahwah

Sugar                            Sukar

Car                                Sayara

Hotel                             Foonduq

Water                            Mai

Tea                                 Shaiy

Milk                                 Haleeb

Airplane                        Tayarah

 

NUMBERS

One                                 Wahid

Two                                  Ithneyn

Three                               Thalatha

Four                                  Arba   

Five                                   Khamsa

Six                                      Sitta

Seven                               Saba

Eight                                 Thamania         

Nine                                  Tisa

Ten                                    Ashra