SYRIA (continued)
3. Will I have language problems?
Languages
Useful Arabic Phrases
Online Translators
LANGUAGES
The official language of Syria is Arabic. However, French and English are widely spoken in Damascus, Aleppo, and other areas frequented by tourists.
Don't worry about language difficulties in Syria. You'll seldom get lost for more than 15 minutes because of your lack of local language skills. Getting lost and found in an exotic place is actually one of the joys of travel. Indeed, you'll probably meet some really nice people in process of getting lost and found!
USEFUL ARABIC PHRASES
A few words spoken in the local language will go a long way in making friends and opening the doors for assistance and learning about the locals. The following phrases are a good starting point for introducing yourself to the locals:
Hello Marhaba
Goodbye Ma/a salameh
My name is Ismee
What is your name? Shoo ismak?
Thank you Shukran
You're welcome Afwan
Please Law samaht/min fadlak
Excuse me An iznak
What time is it? Edesh el sa'aa?
How much does this cost? Bikaam hatha?
One Waahid
Two Tinain
Three Thalaatch
Four Arba'a
Five Khamseh
Six Sitteh
Seven Sab'a
Eight Tamenyeh
Nine Tis'a
Ten Ashra
Where is the restroom? Wen il hamaam?
Left Shmaal
Right Yameen
Straight Dughree
Where? Wain?
Money Masari
ONLINE TRANSLATORS
If you need a quick translation from your language into Arabic, visit the following websites which offer free translations of words and sentences in Arabic:
www.appliedlanguage.com
www.translation-guide.com
www.word2word.com
www.worldlingo.com
www.lingvosoft.com
www.yourdictionary.com
www.dictionarylink.com
http://free.translated.net
www.foreignword.com
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