| ARABIC | ENGLISH | PRONUNCIATION |
|---|---|---|
| شكرا | Thank you | shukran |
| شكرا جزيلا | Thank you very much | shukran jazilan |
| شكرا لك | Thank you (to one person) | shukran liik |
| جزاك الله | Thank you (God reward you) | jazak Allah |
| جزاك الله خيرا | Thank you very much (God reward you with goodness) | jazak Allah khayran |
| جزاك الله فيك | Thank you (to one person) | jazak Allah fiik |
| مشكور | Thank you (Lebanon) | mashkoor |
| شكرا | Thank you (Lebanon) | choukran |
| شكرا جازي | Thank you (Gulf) | shukran jazi |
| أفوان | Thank you (Gulf) | afwan |
| أهلا | Thank you | ahlan or ahla |
| يا رب | Thank you | ya rab |
| شكرا لله | Thank God | shukran lillahi |
| شكرا للموضوع | Thank you for the subject | shukran li al-mawdoou’i |
Arabic Emirati refers to the dialect of the Arabic language that is spoken in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a variety of the Gulf Arabic dialect, which is spoken in other countries in the Persian Gulf region, such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Assessment Bodies – Examination
There is no specific examination body for Arabic Emirati. However, Arabic language proficiency exams such as the Arabic Language Proficiency Test (ALPT) and the Arabic Language Standardized Test (LAST) can be used to assess one’s proficiency in Arabic, including Arabic Emirati.
- Arabic Language Proficiency Test (ALPT): This is a standardized exam that assesses proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and is designed for non-native speakers of Arabic. The exam tests listening, reading, and writing skills, and covers a range of topics related to Arabic language and culture.
- Diplôme de Compétence en Langue (DCL) – Arabic: This exam is designed for non-native speakers of Arabic and tests proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and colloquial Arabic. The exam assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills and is recognized by many employers and educational institutions in the Arab world.
- Test of Arabic as a Foreign Language (TOAFL): This exam is designed to test proficiency in Arabic for non-native speakers. It assesses listening, reading, and writing skills, and covers a range of topics related to Arabic language and culture.
- International Arabic Language Testing System (IALTS): This exam assesses proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and colloquial Arabic. It tests listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, and is recognized by many employers and educational institutions in the Arab world.