Useful Expressions in Libyan Arabic for the Traveller
The Expression in Libyan Arabic Equivalant in meaning in English

Tasherefna           How do you do.

Ahln Wasahlen           Hello and Welcome

Marhaba   Bika           Welcome

Keif Halek           How are you?

Kweiss, Shokren           Fine, Thanks

Wenta, Keif Halek           And you, How are you?

Anna Masrour Biliqaek         I am glad to meet you.

Sabah Alkheer           Good morning

Alsalamu Aleikum           Good Afternoon, all day- greeting

Massa Alkheer           Good evening

Illa Aliqaa           Good Bye. So long. See- you.

Tasbeh Alla Kheer           Good night.

Men Fadlek           Please (do me a favour)

Laou Samahet           If you allow me, please (to attract attention)