Jordanian Arabic is a dialect of Levantine Arabic. It has variations depending on the region, such as urban or Bedouin, but there is a common language that everyone in Jordan can understand. Here a guide to some important words and phrases that will help you communicate:

Shoo (شو): What?
Leesh (ليش): Why?
Keefak/Keefik (كيفك): How are you?
Shwayya (شويّة): A little.
Marhaba (مرحبا): Hello.
Ahlan wa sahlan (أهلا وسهلا): Welcome.
Allah yateek al-afya (الله يعطيك العافية): May God give you strength (used as a thank-you).
Yalla (يلا): Let’s go/come on.
Deer balak (دير بالك): Be careful.
Shway shway (شوي شوي): Take it slow.
Rouh (روح): Go.
Taal (تعال): Come to me.
Idfa (ادفع): Pay or make a payment.
Imshi (امشي): Walk.
Irkod (اركض): Run.
Baeed (بعيد): Far.
Qareeb (قريب): Near.
Shoob (شوب): Hot weather.
Wadi (وادي): Valley.