أَهْلًا
ahlan
Interjection
Meaning
hello
welcome
Usage
أَهْلًا is a common greeting in Lebanese Arabic. Often extended to أَهْلًا وْ سَهْلًا for a warmer welcome.
Examples
أَهْلًا وَسَهْلًا يَا طَالِب.
Welcome, student.
نَادْيَة: تَكْرَمِي! أَهْلًا وَسَهْلًا.
Nadia: You're welcome! Welcome.
تَكْرَمِي! أَهْلًا وَسَهْلًا.
You're welcome! Welcome.
Root
أ ه ل
