Must Know Arabic Phrases for Medical Professionals
In healthcare, words are medicine too.
But what happens when the patient in front of you speaks Arabic — and you don’t?
A few simple Arabic phrases can change everything: calming fears, building trust, and offering comfort at the scariest moments of someone’s life.
Here are a few phrases every caring healthcare professional should know:
“Where does it hurt?” – لا تشيل هم، أنا هني عشان أساعدك – Laa tasheel hamm, ana hinee 3shaan asaa3’idk
“Take a deep breath.” – وين يوجعك – Wein yuwaji’ak?
“Don’t worry, I’m here to help.” – خذ نفس عميق – Khudh nafas ‘ameeq
You don’t need to be fluent to make a difference.
Just a few words — spoken with heart — can help a patient feel seen, heard, and safe.
At Arabic Language Hub, we’re passionate about helping healthcare professionals build bridges through language — because healing begins with understanding.
If you ever need help finding the right words, know that we’re here for you.