Language Arab Arabic Language Learning - Basic Apr 2026

Every noun in Arabic is either masculine or feminine. Feminine nouns often end with the letter ta marbuta (ة).

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Short vowels are indicated by small marks (harakat) above or below letters, while long vowels are represented by specific letters (alif, waw, yaa). 2. Essential Vocabulary & Phrases Start with common greetings and everyday expressions: Greetings: As-salamu alaykum (Peace be upon you - formal) Wa alaykum as-salam (And peace be upon you - response) Marhaba (Hello/Welcome) Ahlan (Hi/Hello) Polite Expressions: Shukran (Thank you) Min fadlak/fadlik (Please - to a male/female) Afwan (You're welcome/Excuse me) Common Questions: Ma ismuka/ismuki? (What is your name? - to a male/female) Ismi... (My name is...) Kayfa haluka/haluki? (How are you? - to a male/female) Ana bikhayr (I am fine) 3. Basic Grammar Concepts Every noun in Arabic is either masculine or feminine