Arabic phrases for business

Below are Arabic phrases (العربية) you'll actually use for business. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    تشرفت بمعرفتك
    Pronunciation
    tasharraftu bi-maʿrifatik
    Meaning
    Pleased to meet you
  • Native
    هل لديك دقيقة؟
    Pronunciation
    hal ladayka daqīqa
    Meaning
    Do you have a moment?
  • Native
    لنتحدث غدا
    Pronunciation
    li-natahaddath ghadan
    Meaning
    Let's talk tomorrow
  • Native
    شكرا لوقتك
    Pronunciation
    shukran li-waqtik
    Meaning
    Thank you for your time

Frequently asked questions

Are these Arabic phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Arabic, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Arabic text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Arabic after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Arabic regularly, install a system keyboard.

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