An Arabic Phrase for Asking About Someone's Job: "ما هي مهنتك؟"

"ما هي مهنتك؟" means "What is your profession?" and it's the basic Arabic expression used to ask about someone's occupation. It's often used in self-introductions and when meeting someone for the first time. To answer, you use the form "أنا ~" (I am a ~), as in "أنا طيار" (I'm a pilot). You can keep the conversation going by reacting to their answer with something like "هذا مثير!" (That's exciting!).