Learn Egyptian Arabic (Masri)
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Speak Arabic Fluently in Egypt
Many people want to learn Egyptian Arabic to connect with Egyptian culture. You may wish to be understood in Cairo, Alexandria and across the Arab world. But very few apps teach the Masri language.
uTalk is the solution. We'll help you avoid:
- Wasting time on Modern Standard Arabic when you need Egyptian colloquial Arabic
- Piecing together videos for learning Arabic with no clear path from beginner to fluent speech
- Missing the true pronunciation because you're learning Arabic letters and the Arabic writing system instead of learning how to speak Egyptian Arabic
Learn Egyptian conversational Arabic online to express yourself in real conversations.
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Three Steps to Speak Egyptian Arabic with Ease
No classes to schedule. No textbooks. Just a clear path to learning Egyptian Arabic online.
Start in minutes
Start in minutes. Download the app or access the course on the web. Choose Egyptian Arabic (Masri) and select your first subject.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Practise real phrases. The short Egyptian Arabic lessons have native speaker audio and games to boost your memory. Reviews focus more on the words you get wrong so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Speak like a local. Try your newfound Egyptian Arabic in real life. Build your spoken language skills in a way that fits both beginners and more experienced learners.
Why uTalk Is the Best Egyptian Arabic Learning App
uTalk helps you speak Egyptian Arabic and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are - it even works offline if you download the content first.
Speak first
Learn practical Egyptian Arabic vocabulary. Master Masri greetings and words for family members, food, travel and everyday life. Learn simple sentences you will actually use.
Authentic native speakers
Listen to authentic native speakers. Learn from Egyptian locals, not computer voices. Hear the widely understood dialect spoken in Egypt and across the Arab world.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Enjoy beginner-friendly, fun and effective lessons. Practise with games that build your listening skills and confidence. The short lessons are great for students and busy professionals. Start with zero prior knowledge and progress to effortless speech.
Learn Arabic Egyptian Online Today
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
أنا عايز قهوه ، لوسمحت
Ana ayza aahwa law samaht
I’d like a coffee, please.
اهلن
Ahlan
Hello.
أه
Ah
Yes.
أه لوسمحت
Ah Law samaht
Yes please.
لأ
Laa
No.
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لأ شكرًا
Laa shokran
No thanks.
لوسمحت
Law samaht
Please.
شكرًا
Shokran
Thank you.
شكرا جزيلا
Shokran gazilan
Thank you very much.
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العفو
Elafw
You’re welcome.
أتنين بيره، لوسمحت
Etnein beera, law samaht
Two beers, please.
أتوبيس
autobees
bus
عربية
arabeya
car
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تاكسى
taxi
taxi
قطر
aatr
train
محطة سكة حديد
mahatet sekka hadid
railway station
مطار
matar
airport
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فندق
fondok
hotel
جواز سفر
gawaz safar
passport
تليفون
telefone
telephone
بعد اذنك
baad eznak
Excuse me.
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الساعة كام؟
el saaa kam?
What time is it?
ممكن تعيد تاني من فضلك؟
momken teeid tani men fadlak?
Can you repeat that please?
أتكلم براحه لوسمحت
etkalem beraha law samaht
Please speak more slowly.
أنا مش فاهم
ana mesh fahem
I don’t understand.
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أسفه
asfa
Sorry.
فين الحمام؟
fein el hammam
Where are the toilets?
حمام السيدات
hamman elsayedat
Ladies’ Toilet
حمام الرجال
hammam el regal
Gents’ Toilet
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فين الشط؟
fein el shat?
Where is the beach?
فين البنك؟
fein el bank?
Where is the bank?
بكام ده؟
bekam da?
How much does this cost?
بطاقة ائتمان
betaket eeteman
credit card
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ماكنة صرف الى
makanet sarf ali
cash machine
مع السلامة
maa elsalama
Goodbye.
باراسيتامول
baracetamol
paracetamol
مفاتيح
mafatih
keys
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خريطة
kharita
map
شمال
shemal
left
يمين
yemeen
right
واحد
wahed
one
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أتنين
etnein
two
تلاته
talata
three
Where is it spoken?
Egypt
Number of speakers
60,000,000
Language family
Afro-Asiatic
Semitic
Central Semitic
Fun facts | Arabic (Egyptian)
- The proverb 'old habits die hard' in Egypt is expressed as 'a belly dancer dies, but her waist is still moving'.
- Egyptian Arabic spoken in big cities like Cairo is instantly recognisable by the distinctive 'G' sound that replaces the letter J in speech. Thus, Arab speakers named 'Gamal', 'Gaafar' or 'Gamila' instead of 'Jamal', 'Jaafar' and 'Jamila' are likely to be Egyptian.
- Plural words in Masri are very irregular. A book is a kitaab but books are kutub. A suitcase is a shanta but suitcases are shunat. Boy is walad but boys is awlad.
How Our Egyptian Arabic (Masri) Course Works
Learning Egyptian Arabic should be simple. Start with basic greetings such as Egyptian for hello and learn common Egyptian Arabic vocabulary. Move to practical topics such as family members, food, numbers and essential travel phrases. Lessons are short, fun and ideal even if you have no prior knowledge of Arabic or other languages. You'll develop listening skills with audio from native speakers, and you can take tests to see what you've learned.
Pick a subject, and the app orders the content. You can use uTalk to learn online or offline, on your mobile or desktop. Change topics at any time and try different strategies to learn Egyptian Arabic with our range of memory-boosting games. Focus on speaking and pronunciation first, rather than mastering the Arabic alphabet or written Arabic. Education should fit easily into your life. If you have questions, check the in-app help or contact support. We're a friendly UK-based team, and we're here to help.
How Egyptian Arabic compares with its neighbours
Learning Masri gives you a strong base in the area, but it’s just one part of a much bigger language map.
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Key points
- Egypt sits at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East and Europe, so Egyptian Arabic shares space with lots of other important regional languages.
- Across the wider region you’ll also find Turkish, Greek, Persian, and Kurdish (Kurmanji and Sorani), which are used in nearby countries and communities but are completely different from Arabic.
- You may also hear Urdu and Hindi among South Asian communities in the Middle East, as well as Russian in some business and tourist settings.
How Egyptian Arabic Compares with Standard Arabic and Other Dialects
- Egyptian Arabic (Masri) is the most widely understood dialect across the Arab world. Arabic speakers from Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa recognise it easily. Spoken by over 100 million people, it is commonly used throughout the region thanks to Egyptian culture, history and media.
- Modern Standard Arabic is the formal written language used in education, business and teaching. If you want to talk with Egyptians in everyday life, Egyptian conversational Arabic is more practical.
- There are many other regional dialects. uTalk supports Arabic (Gulf), Arabic (Lebanese), Arabic (Moroccan) and Arabic (Modern Standard). If you like, you can even learn more than one dialect.
"We Help Make Egyptian Arabic Easy"
"It's easy to feel stuck when trying to learn Egyptian Arabic from abroad. That's why we recorded native Egyptian Arabic speakers to help you learn the Masri language as it's really spoken. At uTalk, we focus on helping you speak the Masri language in common situations. You'll hear authentic pronunciation and learn the words and phrases Egyptians use in daily life."
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uTalk Founder
Why Arabic Speakers and Learners Trust uTalk
We go out of our way to support regional dialects and languages from around the world. We recorded native speakers from Egypt for our Egyptian Arabic content. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check reviews to see how beginners have turned practice into progress.
Your Partner for Learning Egyptian Arabic (Masri)
You might want to connect with Egyptian culture, travel to Cairo or Alexandria, communicate for work or talk with family and friends. The Egyptian dialect of Arabic is widely understood throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Yet finding the best online Egyptian Arabic course can be hard.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Choose a subject and begin with basic greetings, such as how to say hello in Egyptian Arabic. Next, learn common vocabulary. Then, build in useful words and phrases for real situations. You'll listen to native speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Arabic language games make practice fun for beginners, but the content is practical for everyone. You can learn online or offline. You can follow a guided course or choose what you want to learn and when.
Enjoy rewarding outcomes. You'll speak Egyptian Arabic with confidence. You'll understand more of what people say. You'll use your skills with friends, family and new connections. You’ll be able to express yourself in everyday situations and talk about food, culture and the things that matter to you.
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The Afroasiatic language family (Semitic Branch)
Egyptian Arabic (Masri) belongs to the Semetic branch of the Afroasiatic family. The closest relatives to compare for roots, sounds, and shared phrases include Hebrew and Maltese (a Semitic language with strong Italian influence). You can also explore other Semitic cousins in the Horn of Africa: Amharic and Tigrinya. For broader context across the Afroasiatic family, consider neighbouring branches: Somali and Oromo, Hausa, and ${[storePageLink-097=Tamazight (Rif Berber])}.
If you're familiar with any members of the language family, you may recognise relationships between words and phrases across other members of the same family.
Get StartedYour Egyptian Arabic (Masri) Questions, Answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Where can I learn a language with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Is Egyptian Arabic the same as Standard Arabic?
No. Egyptian Arabic (also called Masri) is the conversational dialect spoken in Egypt. Modern Standard Arabic is the formal written language used in education and business. Egyptian Arabic is more practical for everyday conversation, as most Arabic speakers across the Middle East and North Africa understand Masri.
Is Egyptian Arabic on Duolingo?
No, Egyptian Arabic is not available on Duolingo. But it is available on uTalk. Featuring 150+ languages from around the world, uTalk highlights and preserves dialects and minority languages.
How fast can I learn to speak Arabic fluently?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many students can use simple sentences and communicate in everyday situations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app, how much you review and your background with other languages.
Can I learn Egyptian Arabic for free with uTalk?
Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Do I need to learn Arabic letters and the Arabic writing system before I can start?
No. uTalk focuses on speaking and listening first. You can start speaking Egyptian Arabic without learning the Arabic alphabet. This helps beginners make faster progress from the very beginning.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.