iraqi arabic

These are the most essential question words (interrogatives) used in the Iraqi Arabic dialect. Mastering these terms is a fundamental step for anyone looking to understand or engage in everyday conversations in Iraq.

Shlon? (شلون؟): Means "How?" (Very commonly used to ask "How are you?").

Shnoo? (شنو؟): Means "What?".

Wein? (وين؟): Means "Where?".

Shokat? (شوگت؟): Means "When?".

Mnu? (منو؟): Means "Who?".

Leish? (ليش؟): Means "Why?".

Beish? (بيش؟): Means "How much?" (Typically used when asking about the price of an item).

Min wein? (من وين؟): Means "From where?".

Le wein? (لوين؟): Means "To where?".

Sidig? (صدگ؟): Means "Really?" or "Is that true?" (Used to express surprise or ask for confirmation).

These words form the structural foundation for asking basic questions and navigating daily social interactions in Iraqi Arabic.