Lonely Planet Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary

Your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Egyptian Arabic phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Book a camel ride around the Pyramids of Giza, visit the ancient monuments at Luxor, or take a relaxing cruise on the Nile – all with your trusted travel companion.

This pocket-sized comprehensive language guide provides on-the-go language assistance with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings. Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary, and be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology.

Featuring a user-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories, the phrasebook includes survival phrases inside the front cover for at-a-glance reference, plus convenient features like '5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go', '10 Phrases to Sound like a Local', and easy-to-use pronunciation guides. Full coverage spans everything from basics (time, dates, numbers, pronunciation, grammar) and practical travel (accommodation, directions, transport, sightseeing) to social situations (meeting people, going out, romance) and safe travel (emergencies, medical needs). Perfect for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.