Learn Iraqi Arabic
Short, practical guides to Iraqi Arabic phrases, culture, and the way Iraqis actually speak.
Phrases
3 min readShlonak: How to Greet Someone in Iraqi Arabic
Before you can have a conversation in Iraqi Arabic, you need to nail the greeting. Shlonak is your starting point — here's everything you need to know.
Phrases
2 min readZain: The One Word Iraqis Use for Everything Good
زين (zain) might be the most versatile word in Iraqi Arabic. It means good, fine, nice, okay, and much more depending on context — here's how to use it naturally.
Phrases
3 min readAku Maku: The Uniquely Iraqi Way to Say There Is / There Isn't
أكو and ماكو are two of the most distinctly Iraqi words you'll encounter. They come from ancient Aramaic and are used dozens of times a day in everyday Iraqi speech.
Culture
4 min readChai Culture in Iraq: More Than Just a Drink
In Iraq, offering tea isn't just hospitality — it's a social ritual with its own language, timing, and meaning. Learn what chai means to Iraqis and the phrases that go with it.