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السلام عليكم

Posted by Emily | Posted on 04-10-2009

Category : My Life in Cairo, School

arabic quiz

السلام عليكم, or “Alsalam aaaleykoum,” or Hello! Today was our first day back to school after our two week “break.” I am the nerd who is glad school is back in session, but being jobless and not having all that much to do in the way of housewifery, I am thrilled to get back into a routine. Tomorrow we have our first test in Arabic 101. It is such an exciting language to learn, but it isn’t exactly easy. So far, all I can say is “what is it?” “what does he do?” “what does she do?” and the ever popular “where is it?” Thrilling, huh? I also know a handful of vocabulary and a variety of greetings and farewells. Now to get the spellings down…

! مع السلامة or “maa salama!” or goodbye!

Comments (4)

Lisa said on 04-10-2009
	The written words “look” beautiful!

Adam said on 04-10-2009
	You’re going to totally end up translating for the FBI, CIA or NSA.

Ginger said on 05-10-2009
	I’m impressed!

Gabe Watts said on 10-10-2009
	I’m so proud of you! What an intimidating language not only to read but to speak, but to speak. Very proud…

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