Useful Expressions in Libyan Arabic for the Traveller
Please bear in mind that this list of expressions are in the Libyan Arabic and not the Classical Arabic so other Arabs may not understand them as well as Libyans. We tried to concentrate on the more essential expressions and we will be happy to oblige by adding any suggestion you may see appropriate to the list.
First Time Meeting :

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The Expression in Libyan Arabic Equivalant in meaning in English
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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)
Ordering Food and Drinks :

Tasst Shahy, men fadlek  A cup of tea, please
Tasst Ghahwa, men fadlek  A cup of coffe, please
Tasst Cabatschino, men fadlek  A cup of Cappachino, please
Tasst Makiata, men fadlek  A cup of hot chocolate, please
Tasst Ammia, men fadlek  A glass of wtaer, please

Gedash Ahsabek, laou samahet   How much do I owe you, please
Alfatoura, min fadlek   May I have the bill, please

Men fadlek, nebi Djaj mhamer   I'd like roasted chicken, please
Men fadlek, nebi Shourba Libiya  I'd like a Libyan soup, please

Shenou Alwjbat alle andkoum, lou samahet   What sort of meals do you have, please

Fasoulia  Beans soup
Kouskesy  Cous Cous, Libyan specialty
Makarouna  Spaghetti
Lahm Mashouy  Grilled meat
Nouss Mafroum  Minced meat Sandwich
Hambourga  Hamburger
Marinda   Orange drink in a bottle
Bebsy  A coke in a bottle or can
Jillaty   An ice cream
Ammia Barda   Cold water

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
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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