Egyptian Arabic is the commonly spoken language, here is useful Arabic Phrases based on the dialect of Cairo, and is occasionally written in Arabic script, or in Arabic chat alphabet mostly on new communication services. Here are a few Arabic words for you to practice for the trip.
Hello / Welcome Ahlan
Goodbye Salam
Good morning Sabah El kheir
Good Evening Misaa El Kheir
Thank you Shukran
How Are You? Ezayek?
How can I get to … ? Ezay arooh le ?
How much does this cost? Bekam dah ?
Egyptian pound Geneih
I am sorry: Ana assef
Please / Excuse me law samaht
My name is .. Ana ismi
Ok Mashy
What time is it ? El sa’a kam ?
Where is ..? Fein el .. ?
What is this? Eih da ?