1.
Listen to these simple greetings and phrases in Iraqi and then repeat
them after the speaker.
1.
Listen to these simple greetings and phrases in Iraqi and then repeat
them after the speaker.
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Hello. Hi |
mer-haba |
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Good morning |
sabah el-kheir |
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Good morning (answer) |
sabah el-nuur |
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Peace be upon you |
es-salamu ‘aley-kum * |
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And peace be upon you (answer) |
wa ‘aley-kum es-salam * |
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Good afternoon / Good evening |
masa’ el-khair |
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How are you (masculine) |
shlo-nek |
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How are you (feminine) |
shlo-nitch |
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How are you (plural)(masculine) |
shlon-kum |
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How are you (plural)(feminine) |
shlon-nitchan |
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Thank God for your safe return |
ham-dil-lah ‘as-salama |
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May God keep you safe (answer) |
allah ysalmak |
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Goodbye (may you be safe.) |
ma’aa-essalama |
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Welcome (welcome; come on in) |
ah-len wa-sahlen |
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Good night |
tis-bah ‘aala khair |
*Can be used at all times, formal and informal, preferably with officials, religious figures and those who are more traditional.
2. Exchange greetings with your teacher and your partner. What would you say at 7am, at 10am, at2pm at 5pm, and at 10pm?