Emirati Arabic
How to say thank you in Arabic (Emirati)
The two words you will use most in a day: thank you, and the answer to it.
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Shukran
شكراً
Thank you
For any kindness, big or small.
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3afwan
عفواً
You're welcome
The reply when someone thanks you.
How to pronounce it
- 3 is the Arabic letter ع. It is a deep sound squeezed from the throat, with no English equivalent.
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