Learn how to say, "You're welcome"
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| INTRODUCTION |
| In this lesson, we’ll continue to learn more phrases that will help you with basic etiquette. Egyptian people are naturally hospitable and warm, so phrases of gratitude are used quite a lot. Even if you don’t get the chance to use ʿafwan, which is the expression for “You're welcome” during your trip to Egypt, there’s a very big chance you'll hear it. So let’s have a closer look at it! |
| GRAMMAR POINT・ |
| In Egypt the most common way of saying “You’re welcome” is |
| ʿafwan. |
| Let's break it down: |
| (slow) ʿaf-wan. |
| Once more: |
| ʿafwan. |
| Literally this means “forgiving” |
| All together that is |
| (slow) ʿaf-wan. |
| ʿafwan. |
| ・ |
| Another way of responding to someone who has thanked you is ʿalā ʾīh?. In English, this means “for what?”. |
| ʿalā ʾīh? |
| Let's break it down: |
| (slow) ʿa-lā ʾīh?. |
| Once more: |
| ʿalā ʾīh?. |
| The first word, ʿalā, means “ for.” |
| (slow) ʿalā |
| ʿalā |
| The second word, ʾīh , means “what” |
| (slow)ʾīh |
| ʾīh |
| All together, that’s |
| (slow) ʿalā ʾīh?. |
| ʿalā ʾīh?. |
| ・ |
| ・ |
| Remember that ʿafwan is the equivalent of “You are welcome.” |
| ʿalā ʾīh? means “For what?” |
| All the expressions can be used in any situation, formal or informal, but the most formal one would be ʿafwan. |
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