Mar7aba! You can probably already text your Levantine friends in Arabizi: marhaba, kifak, 7abibi, a few 3s and 7s sprinkled in. But turning that into real Arabic script, the kind you can paste into a caption, a document, or a message to your teacher, usually means installing a whole keyboard and hunting around for letters. So we built something easier. The Arabezi keyboard is a free tool that lets you type the way you already write online, then hands you the Arabic word to go with it.

What Is the Arabezi Keyboard?

A screenshot of the Arabezi Keyboard Tool by Hob Learning

The Arabezi keyboard is a free online tool from Hob Learning. You write in Arabezi, also spelled Arabizi or Arabeeze and known as Franco-Arabic, which is simply Arabic written with English letters and numbers. Then you move the cursor to any word and the tool shows you the Levantine Arabic words it could be, ready to pick and copy. No app to install, no letters to memorize first.

You can try it here: hob-learning.com/arabezi-keyboard.

New to the whole idea of writing Arabic in Latin letters? Our short guide on the Arabic chat alphabet covers the what and why.

Who Is It For?

It is built for a few kinds of people: beginners who can say Arabic phrases but have not learned the script yet, heritage learners who speak at home but never learned to type in Arabic, Hob learners who want to practice vocabulary and see how words look written out, and honestly anyone chatting with Arabic speakers who would rather send real Arabic than Latin letters.

How to Use It


  1. 1. Open the tool at hob-learning.com/arabezi-keyboard.

  2. 2. Type a word in Arabezi, spelling it the way it sounds, with numbers for sounds like ع and ح.

  3. 3. Move the cursor next to the word, and suggestions appear for the word beside it.

  4. 4. Pick the Arabic word. Use the arrow keys to browse, then press Enter to insert the highlighted one, or use Alt + number to drop in a specific suggestion.

  5. 5. Keep writing, repeating for each word in your sentence.

  6. 6. Copy your text with Copy all, then paste it into WhatsApp, Instagram, a document, or an email. Clear all wipes the box for a fresh start.

Prefer typing Arabic letters directly? Click Show keyboard to open the on-screen Arabic keyboard.

Features at a Glance

Write in Arabezi: Type with English letters and numbers

Word suggestions: Shows the Arabic words your Arabezi word could be

Keyboard navigation: Arrow keys to browse, Enter or Alt + number to insert

Auto select: Press Space to swap the Arabezi word for the first suggestion once it loads

On-screen Arabic keyboard: Type Arabic letters directly (Show keyboard)

Copy all / Clear all: Move your text out in one click, or start over

Levantine focus: Suggestions are built around Levantine Arabic words

A Quick Arabezi Cheat Sheet

Arabezi uses numbers for the Arabic sounds that English letters cannot capture. These four are agreed on across most communities.



Spelling varies from writer to writer, and some people use other numbers too, which is exactly why the suggestion list comes in handy.

Example: Typing a Phrase

Say you want to write “good morning.” In Arabezi you might type saba7 el 5eir. Move the cursor to each word, glance at the suggestions, press Enter, and you end up with صباح الخير ready to copy. Want to know how to reply to it like a local? See our guide on good morning in Arabic.

A few more to try:

Marhaba: Hello

Kifak: How are you (to a man)

Shukran: Thank you

7abibi: My dear

Yalla: Let’s go

Mni7: Good / fine

Use It to Learn, Not Just to Type

Here is the part that makes this more than a shortcut: it doubles as a reading and spelling trainer. Type a word you already know by sound and watch how it is actually written, which quietly connects the spoken word to the script. Type the vocabulary from your lessons and compare it with the Arabic in your Hob videos, where the subtitles show the script, Arabeeze, and English side by side. Seeing the same words again and again is how letter recognition sneaks up on you, and when you are ready to go further, the Arabic Alphabet Course and our 7 tips for learning the alphabet faster pick up from there.

A Few Limits to Keep in Mind

Arabezi has no fixed spelling, so some words bring up several suggestions and the right one depends on context. It is not a full translator either, since it suggests Arabic words for what you type rather than translating whole sentences. It works best for Levantine Arabic, so words from other dialects may not show up. And it complements the script rather than replacing it, so for reading signs, menus, and books you will still want to learn the letters themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arabezi keyboard free? Yes, you can use it for free at hob-learning.com/arabezi-keyboard.

What’s the difference between Arabezi, Arabizi, and Arabeeze? They are just different spellings of the same idea: Arabic written with Latin letters and numbers.

How do I type ع, ح, and خ? Use 3 for ع, 7 for ح, 5 for خ, and 2 for ء.

How do I insert a suggestion? Browse with the arrow keys and press Enter, or use Alt + number to pick a specific one.

Can I type Arabic letters directly? Yes. Click Show keyboard to use the on-screen Arabic keyboard.

Do I need to know the Arabic alphabet to use it? No, that is the whole point. You type in Arabezi and get Arabic script back, though learning the alphabet will help you read what you have written.

Give It a Try

The Arabezi keyboard lets you write Arabic the way you already text it: type in Arabezi, pick the Levantine word, and copy it wherever you need it. It is free, quick, and a genuinely nice way to connect the sounds you know with the script you are learning.

Try the Arabezi keyboard now, then keep going with Hob Learning. Start your free two-week trial and learn Levantine Arabic with native speakers.

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