SpeakMasri Blog
Practical Egyptian Arabic for the people and moments that matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about learning Egyptian Arabic (Masri) with SpeakMasri - who it's for, whether it's really free, how long lessons take, and how the register system works.
Read the FAQ →What Is Egyptian Arabic? A Plain-English Guide to Masri
Egyptian Arabic (Masri) isn't the same as Modern Standard Arabic. Here's what actually separates them, and why it matters if you're learning for a partner, in-laws, or family.
Read the guide →How to Say "I Love You" in Egyptian Arabic (Not the Textbook Version)
The real, spoken way to say "I love you" in Egyptian Arabic, and how it differs from the formal MSA version most courses teach.
Read the guide →Learn Egyptian Arabic for the People You Love (Not for a Textbook)
A practical guide to Masri for partners, in-laws, and family, built around real moments rather than textbook Arabic.
Read the guide →Egyptian Arabic Phrases You’ll Actually Use at Home
Home-life phrases in Arabic script, Franco, and English, sorted by formal, casual, intimate, and neutral register.
Explore the phrases →What Does "Yalla" Mean in Egyptian Arabic? (And How to Actually Use It)
Yalla is one of the first Egyptian Arabic words foreigners pick up, but most people have never seen it inside a real sentence. Here's how Egyptians actually use it.
Read the guide →What Does "Khalas" Mean in Egyptian Arabic? One Word, Four Jobs
Khalas is one of the most-used words in Egyptian Arabic, and it rarely means the same thing twice. Here's how the same three letters do finished, enough, final, and welcome-to-the-family.
Read the guide →What Does "Malesh" Mean in Egyptian Arabic? Egypt's Social Shock Absorber
Malesh means sorry, never mind, and it's OK, all at once. Here's how one word smooths over apologies, mishearings, and awkward moments alike.
Read the guide →Egyptian Arabic for Taxis, Haggling, and Ordering Food
The real phrases for catching a taxi, naming a fair price, and ordering at a café or koshary spot - not phrasebook filler.
Read the guide →Egyptian Arabic for Your First Eid with the Family
Six real phrases, said in the right order - the universal greeting, blessing the elders first, and complimenting the food at the right moment.
Read the guide →Sarah in Arabic: Why Egyptian Arabic Is Different From Modern Standard Arabic
How do you say Sarah in Arabic, and why does your Egyptian family sound nothing like the news? Learn how Masri differs from Modern Standard Arabic.
Read the guide →The Best Way to Learn Egyptian Arabic for Your Partner's Family
How to learn spoken Egyptian Arabic (Masri) for a partner, spouse or in-laws: apps, tutors and courses compared, plus a free option.
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