Common Omani Arabic Phrases for Tourists

• As-salamu alaykum
  (Peace be upon you)
  — A common greeting meaning “Hello.”

• Wa alaykum as-salam
  (And upon you peace)
  — A polite reply to the greeting.

• Shukran
  (Thank you)

• Afwan
  (You’re welcome / Excuse me / Sorry)

• Min fadlak (to a male) / Min fadlik (to a female)
  (Please)

• Kam ath-thaman?
  (How much does it cost?)

• Ayna al-hammam?
  (Where is the bathroom?)

• Hal tatahaddath al-ingliziya?
  (Do you speak English?)

• Ana laa afham
  (I don’t understand)

• Naam
  (Yes)

• La
  (No)

• Mumkin musa’ada?
  (Can you help me?)

• Ayna…?
  (Where is…?)

• Tasharraftu bima’rifatik
  (Nice to meet you)

• Sabah al-khair
  (Good morning)

• Masa’ al-khair
  (Good evening)

• Ma’a as-salama
  (Goodbye / With peace)