Lisaan Masry

Lisaan Masry is a free, comprehensive resource for learning Egyptian Arabic, designed for casual users and serious students alike. Its central feature is an easy-to-use dictionary that supports searches from English to Egyptian Arabic and from Egyptian Arabic to English, including searches when the spelling is uncertain. Entries show Egyptian words in both Arabic script, with short-vowel marks, and European writing. Recordings of key word forms and example sentences help learners develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening skills.

Beyond the dictionary, Lisaan Masry offers a thesaurus, example sentences, verb and vocabulary tools, an introduction to Arabic writing, and a summary of Egyptian Arabic grammar. Resources are available through the website and in several formats, including Android and Windows apps, as well as PDF and Kindle documents. The site also provides general information about Egyptian language and culture, news about updates, and ways to contact the creator or suggest words for inclusion. The iPhone and iPad app is currently unavailable to new users, though the website remains accessible on mobile devices.