Some Usable Phrases and Words

Intrepid travelers all know a travel tourism `Language connects like no other’.
At Mark tours, this has also been our epistle, which is why, in all our tours (except in cases where the request is otherwise), we provide effective foreign language guides. However, the joy of travelling also lies in trying to speak a few words in the local language, a very effective means of starting an extended conversation.

Here below, we have collated some usable phrases and words that will bring a smile and sometimes create laughter in your journey through Oman, a country we love so much.

Standard Greetings

Hello : al – salaam alaykum
(Response) : wa alaykum al salaam
Usually followed by
How are you? : Kef- Halak? (males)
How are you? : Kef- Halik? (females)
Response
Fine, Thanks : zein al – hamdu lillah (by males)
Fine, Thanks : zeina al – hamdu lillah (by females)
Goodbye : ma’al salaama
(Response)
To a male : alla ysalmak
To a female : alla ysalmich
To a group : alla ysallimkum

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