Introduction
Egypt is the most populous Arab country, and its everyday language, Egyptian Arabic (often called Masri), is familiar to many Arabic speakers thanks to Egyptian films, TV series and songs. Many Egyptians also learn English at school. This guide is about Egypt in particular; for the wider region see our guide to video chat with Arabs.
Egyptian Arabic greetings
- Ahlan! – “Hi!”
- Ezzayak? / Ezzayek? – “How are you?” (to a man / to a woman)
- Kwayyes, el-hamdu lillah – “Fine, thank God.”
- Shukran – “Thank you.”
- Ma’a el-salama – “Goodbye.”
Conversation starters
- Ask which city they are from: Cairo, Alexandria, or somewhere along the Nile.
- Ask about food; koshari and ful are easy places to start.
- Football is a big topic, and many people support a club such as Al Ahly or Zamalek.
- Ask about a favorite Egyptian film, series or singer.
Tips
- Egyptian Arabic differs from Gulf or Levantine Arabic; ask which language they prefer, and English often works too.
- Humor is a big part of Egyptian conversation, so a friendly, relaxed tone helps.
- Keep the first chat light, and say goodbye politely if they want to move on.
How to meet Egyptians on Kiss
Kiss Live Chat offers random 1-on-1 video chat with real people worldwide. Use the language and country filters to steer your matches, then press start. Start on the web in guest mode or get the app. See also how to use the language and country filters.
Add Kiss to your home screen
No download needed: the Kiss web app opens full-screen from an icon, like an app.
- Android · Chrome: ⋮ menu → “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”
- iPhone · Safari: Share → “Add to Home Screen”
Prefer the app? Get the iPhone app
Quick answers
FAQ
What language do people speak in Egypt?
Arabic is the official language, and everyday speech is Egyptian Arabic. Many Egyptians also speak English.
How do I say “how are you” in Egyptian Arabic?
Say “Ezzayak?” to a man or “Ezzayek?” to a woman.
What are good topics with someone from Egypt?
Their city, food like koshari, football, and Egyptian films, series and music.
How can I meet people from Egypt on Kiss Live Chat?
Use the language and country filters to steer your random 1-on-1 video chat matches, on the web in guest mode or in the app.
Is Kiss Live Chat for adults only?
Yes, Kiss Live Chat is for people aged 18 and over.
