People who are able to speak 4 or more languages amaze me!
What kind of an experience is it? Do you mix things often during a conversation?
Do you dream and think in all of these languages?
Do you tend to forget if you don't practise it?
Once having learnt a 2nd or 3rd language, Does it just get easier to learn another one? You think this would apply to majority of people?
خذي راحتك
(khethi rahtek)
I am not sure whether this is Standard Arabic or Saudi dialect because I heard this word from a Saudi friend.
it is simply saying feel free (as in feel free to ask for help or don't hesitate to ask questions)
I think the word rahtek literally means comfortable. I dont know what kethi exactly means : ))))
But the two together make Feel Free..
Use this during the day friends! and enjoy all the looks implying "weirdo" (if you're saying this in China, USA, UK, Germany, Japan etc.) :P
It may be different for various dialects but this version (I guess) applies to MSA.
I would be thankful for any correction/ contribution from native speakers.
نهارك سعيد
(Naharak S'aeed)
Good day
Today I am going to a wedding and will be repeating this word in Arabic so it is ingrained to my brain :P
And So, for italki's dear Arabic learners too, here's how to say wedding (party, not the ceremony) in Arabic حفل زفاف (Hafal azifaf) I am not sure if the pronunciation is correct though ahaha..
Maybe fellow Arabic friends might also want to tell us about their wedding traditions? It would be nice to hear about the culture too.
Ma'assalama!
Salam!
So, there are obviously many ways of asking "how are you" in Arabic like other languages.
Can someone please define which one is formal, informal, used among friends or slang etc. and their appropriate replies?
شكرا
Hey guys!
I thought I would share this site with many podcasts that you can listen to help your listening skills.
http://saudigamer.com/2011/06/26/podcast-114/
Good Luck!
