HR-based Arabic dialogue

Practical HR-based Arabic dialogue toolkit designed especially for Qatar/ UAE/ Gulf workplace, illiterate workers, and beginner-level Arabic learners.

Colloquial Gulf Arabic
Slow & simple phrases
English meaning
Transliteration
Interview + Recruitment + HR Office + Job Site communication


🇶🇦 Essential HR Greetings & Politeness

Arabic (Colloquial) Transliteration English
السلام عليكم Assalaamu ‘alaykum Peace be upon you
وعليكم السلام Wa ‘alaykum as-salaam Reply
كيف حالك؟ Keef haalak? How are you?
تمام ولا في مشكلة؟ Tamaam wala fee mushkila? Fine or any problem?
اجلس لو سمحت Ijlis law samaht Please sit
دقيقة واحدة Dageega waaheda One minute please

🟦 Basic Identity Questions (Interview)

Arabic Transliteration English
شنو اسمك؟ Shinu ismak? What’s your name?
من وين؟ Min wein? Where are you from?
كم عمرك؟ Kam ‘omrak? How old are you?
عندك خبرة؟ ‘Andak khibra? Do you have experience?
اشتغلت قبل؟ وين؟ Ishtaghalt gabel? Wein? Did you work before? Where?
تعرف تقرأ وتكتب؟ Ta‘rif tigra w taktub? Can you read & write?
تبي دوام داخلي ولا خارجي؟ Tabi dawaam daakhili wala khaariji? Prefer indoor or outdoor job?
عندك شهادة أو دورة؟ ‘Andak shahaada aw dawra? Do you have training or certificate?

🟩 Skill & Work-Related Questions

Arabic Transliteration English
شنو تقدر تسوي في الشغل؟ Shinu tigdar tsawwi bil-shoghel? What can you do at work?
تعرف تشتغل تحت الضغط؟ Ta‘rif tishtaghel taht adh-dughat? Can you work under pressure?
تقدر تشتغل ساعات زيادة؟ Tigdar tishtaghel sa‘aat zeyada? Can you work overtime?
عندك مشكلة مع الشمس / الحرارة؟ ‘Andak mushkila ma‘ ash-shams / al-haraarah? Do you have issues with sun/heat?

🟥 Rules, Policies, Discipline

Arabic Transliteration English
لازم تحضر ١٠٠٪ بدون غياب Lazim t’hdar miya bil miya bidoon ghiyab You must attend 100% with no absence
لو عندك سبب اتصل قبل Law ‘andik sabab ittasel gabel If you have reason, call before
ممنوع مشاكل داخل العمل Mamnoo‘ mashakil daakhel al-‘amal No problems inside workplace
ممنوع تلفون اثناء الشغل Mamnoo‘ telefoun athnaa’ ash-shoghel No phone during work
ممنوع تأخير Mamnoo‘ ta’kheer No late coming

🟨 Salary & Contract Discussion

Arabic Transliteration English
الراتب شهري كم تبي؟ Ar-raatib shahri kam tabi? What salary do you expect monthly?
السكن والمواصلات علينا As-sakan wal-muwasalat ‘alayna Housing & transport provided
الغذاء عليك ولا علينا؟ Al-ghitha’ ‘alayk wala ‘alaina? Food on you or company?
في اجازة سنوية Fee ijaaza sanawiyya Annual leave available
في تأمين صحي Fee ta’meen sihhi Medical insurance included

🟪 Medical & Safety

Arabic Transliteration English
لازم فحص طبي Lazim fahs tibi Medical test required
تلبس خوذة وملابس أمان Tilbes khoodha wa malaabis amaan Wear safety helmet & jacket
لو في إصابة قول لي Law fee isaabah golli Inform me if any injury

🟫 HR Office Instructions

Arabic Transliteration English
جيب كل الأوراق معك Jeeb kil al-awraaq ma‘ak Bring all documents with you
وقع هنا لو سمحت Wagga‘ hena law samaht Sign here please
روح التصوير هذي الغرفة Rouh at-tasweer, hathihi al-ghurfa Go for photocopy, that room
انتظر دورك Intather dawrak Wait for your turn

🟣 End of Interview

Arabic Transliteration English
بنرد عليك قريب Binarrid ‘alayk greeb We will contact you soon
اذا مقبول بتستلم العقد بكرة Itha maqbool bitistilim al-‘aqd bokra If approved, you will receive contract tomorrow
شكراً لحضورك Shukran li-hudurak Thanks for coming

⭐ Additional Very Simple Worker-Friendly Words

Arabic Meaning
زين Good
ما في No / not available
تعال Come
روح Go
اشتغل Work
وقف Stop
انتبه Be careful
ممنوع Not allowed


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