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Thanks and polite requests

Meaning

A short sequential lesson with examples and review cards.

Explanation

Shukran expresses thanks. ‘Afwan can answer thanks or excuse a small interruption, depending on context. Min fadlika makes a request polite to a man; min fadliki to a woman.

shukran

شُكْرًا

shukran

thank you

‘afwan

عَفْوًا

‘afwan

you are welcome; excuse me

min fadlika

مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

min fadlika

please (to a man)

la ba’s

لَا بَأْسَ

la ba’s

no problem

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