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

Useful words

Asef Jiden,         I'm very sorry

Samehny           Please forgive me

Men fadlek, Nebi Taxi       I'd like a taxi, please

Wein Alhamam, min fadlek       Where is the toilet, please

Nebi Nahjez houjra fardia       I'd like to reserve a single room

Nebi Nahjez houjra Zawjiya       I'd like to reserve a double room

Fardia wala Zawjiya       A single or double room

Houjra Jamaia         A group hall

Bikam alhoujra lilila alwahida?     How much is a room per night

Men Fadlek, Awreid An Asaml Alhatef     I'd like to use the telephone, please

Currency and amount of money

1 Dinar - Dinar Wahed         One Dinar

5 Dinars - Khamsa Dinarat         Five Dinars

10 Dinars - Ashra Dinarat         Ten Dinars

15 Dinars - Khemstashn Dinar         Fifteen Dinars

20 Dinars - Ashreen Dinar         Twenty DInars

25 Dinars - Khamsa Waashreen Dinar       Twenty Five Dinars

30 Dinars - Talateen Dinar         Thirty Dinars

35 Dinars - Khamsa Watalateen Dinar       Thirty Five Dinars

40 Dinars - Arbeen Dinar         Forty Dinars