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A daily English ↔ Egyptian Arabic phrase (broader heritage Arabic welcome) with meaning, a pronunciation hint, and an example sentence. Members leave a usage note or mark that they heard it or used it. Taught midan.

Phrase of the Day · Wed, Nov 4, 2026

Phrase 8 of 30

عفواً

afwan

You’re welcome / excuse me

Answers shukran, or clears a path in a crowd. Short and useful.

Pronunciation · AF-wan

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Afwan — after you at the door.

Example · Sample note, not the full thread
I used this with my uncle on the phone — he answered alhamdulillah before the weather talk. Sample note, not the full thread.
Example · Sample note, not the full thread
Heard it at the bakery counter when someone asked for aish. Join the club to leave your own usage note.

World phrase of the day

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PLPoland · Polish

Proszę

Say it · PRO-sheh

Please / here you go / you’re welcome.

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