Algeria Travel Guide: Useful Arabic Words and Phrases
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Algerian Useful Words and Phrases (Useful Arabic Words and Phrases)
Here are some of the most commonly used Algerian useful words and phrases in Arabic that you will need when you travel to Algeria. Some of these are Romanized to aid you in the pronunciation. Take note of the accents of the words, as well. There are male and female forms of nouns and adjectives. It is not that confusing, just add “a” at the end of the word, or “n” for words ending in “a” for the masculine form.
Basic Words and Phrases
Man
Woman
Young lady
I
He
She
We
You (male)
You (female)
You (plural)
They
Yes
No
Please
Good morning.
Morning of light (response)
Good evening.
Evening of light (response)
Peace be upon you (formal & group)
Upon you be peace. (response)
Hello
Hello / greetings
Welcome
I have a reservation
Do you have a room?
I prefer a room with…
How much is the room?
I have two suitcases.
We have three suitcases.
Here is my passport.
Go ahead, be my guest.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
You’re welcome.
Sorry.
Excuse me.
Please repeat.
How are you?
Fine, praise God.
What is your name?
What is your profession?
Who?
What? (without a verb)
What? (with a verb)
When?
Where?
Why?
How?
How many?
How much?
Which?
Is there? / Are there?
Do you speak Arabic?
Do you speak English?
I speak Arabic.
I do not speak Arabic.
I speak a little.
I understand.
I do not understand.
Do you understand? (male)
Do you understand? (female)
Happy
Sad
Tired
Angry
Thirsty
Hungry
Cold
Hot
Busy
Sick
Late
Room
Pool
Floor
Air conditioning
Balcony
Two beds
Bathroom
Phone
Television
As-sayyid
As-sayyida
Al-aanisa
anaa
huwa
hiya
naHnu
anta
anti
antum
hum
na’am
laa
minfaDlik
SabaaH al-khayr
SabaaH an-nuur
Masaa’ al-khayr
Masaa’ an-nuur
As-salaam ‘alaykum
Wa ‘alaykum salaam
ahlan
marHaban
ahlan wa sahlan
‘indii Hajz
Hal ‘indakum ghurfa?
‘ufaDDil ghurfa bi…
Bikam al-ghurfa?
‘indii Haqiibatayn
‘indanaa thalaath Haqaa’ib
Hunaa jawwaz safarii
tafaDDal
shukran
shukran jaziilan
‘afwan
Aasif
‘afwan
Mara thaaniya, minfaDlik
Kayf Haalak?
Bi-khayr, al-Hamdu lillah
Maa ismuka?
Maa waDHiifatuka?
Man?
Maa?
Maadhaa?
Mataa?
Ayna?
Limaadhaa?
Kayfa?
Kam?
Bikam?
Ayy? / Ayya?
Hal hunaaka?
Hal tatakallam al-‘arabiya?
Hal tatakallam al-injliiziya?
Atakallam al-‘arabiya.
Laa atakallam al-arabiya.
Atakallam qaliilan.
Afham.
Laa afham.
Hal tafham?
Hal tafhamiin?
sa’iid / sa’iida
Haziin / Haziina
ta’baan / ta’baana
ghaDbaan / ghaDbaa
‘aTshaan / ‘aTshaa
jaw’aan / jaw’aa
bardaan / bardaana
Harraan / Harraa
mashghuul / mashghuula
mariiD / mariiDa
muta’akhkhir / muta’akhkhira
ghurfa
HawD as-sibaaHa
Taabiq
mukayyifa al-hawaa’
balkuun
sariirayn
Hammaam
haatif
tilfaaz
When asking for directions
How much is the ticket?
Where is the gate?
Where is the hospital?
When does the plane arrive?
Is there a post office nearby?
Can you help me?
Can I help you?
Where is the subway station?
It is on Tunis Street.
Where is the American Embassy?
I want to go to…
I need a taxi.
The museum is near the church.
What is the exchange rate?
I would like dollars, please
I would like to buy a ticket.
I would like to travel to…
When does the plane leave?
I want to travel by plane.
I want to travel by car.
Here is my ticket.
East
West
North
South
Right
Left
Train station
Airport
Hospital
Hotel
Mosque
Church
Restaurant
Market
Office
Bank
Embassy
Police station
Tourist office
Museum
School
University
City
Street
Intersection
Taxi
Subway
Station
Post office
Barber
Police
Grocery store
Center
Bookstore
College
Ticket
Departure time
First class
Second class
Reservation
Flight / trip
Suitcases
Passport
Visa
Entry
Exit
Airport
Gate
Customs
Baggage claim
Arrivals area
Waiting / departure area
Bus
Bi-kam al-biTaaqa?
Ayna-l-baab?
Ayna al-mustashfaa?
Mataa taSil aT-Taa’ira?
Hal hunaaka markaz bariid qariib min hunaa?
Hal beemkanek mosa’adati?
Hal beemkani mosa’adatuk?
Ayna naHaTTa matruu?
Huwa fii shaari’ tuunis.
Ayna as-sifaara al-amriikiiya?
Uriid an adhab ilaa…
Anaa biHaaja ilaa taaksii.
Al-matHaf qariib min al-kaniisa.
Maa huwa si’r aS-Sarf?
uriid duulaaraat, min faDlik.
‘uriid an ashtarii biTaaqa
‘uriid an usaafar illa…
Mataa taSil aT-Taa’ira?
‘uriid an usaafar bi-Taa’ira
‘uriid an usaafar bi-sayyaara
Hunaa biTaaqatii
sharq
gharb
shamaal
januub
yamiin
yasaar
maHaTTa qiTaaraat
maTaar
mustashfaa
funduq
masjid, jaami’
kaniisa
maT’am
suuq
maktab
bank
sifaara
markaz ash-shurTa
maktab as-siyaaHa
matHaf
madrasa
jaami’a
madiina
shaari’
muftaraq
taaksii, sayyaarat ujra
matruu
maHaTTa
markaz bariid
hallaaq
shurTa
baqqaal
markaz
maktaba
kulliya
biTaaqa
maw’id ar-riHla
ad-daraja al-uulaa
ad-daraja ath-thaaniya
hajz
riHla
Haqiiba, Haqaa’ib
jawaaz safar
ta’shiira
dukhuul
khuruuj
maTaar
baab
al-jumruk
istilaam al-amti’a
Saalat al-wusuul
Saalat al-intiDHaar
Haafila
When Shopping
How much?
That is expensive.
That is a good price.
I want this one.
I want to buy…
I want to pay by check.
May I buy…here?
Do you sell…?
I want something less expensive, please.
I prefer this (one).
That price is acceptable.
I will pay…
I don’t want to pay more than…
How much is this jacket?
How much is that in dollars?
Salesperson
Price
Expensive
Cheap
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Sale (discount)
Rug
Brass
Box
Coffee urn
Cup
Perfume
Silk
Leather
currency exchange office
exchange rate
cashier
traveler’s check
credit card
cash
check
receipt
Bikam?
Haadhaa ghaalii.
Haadhaa thaman jayyid.
Uriid haadhaa.
Uriid an ashtarii
Uriid an adfa’ bishiik.
Hal yumkinnii as ashtarii…hunaa?
Hal anta tabii’…?
Uriid shay’an askhaS, min faDlik.
UfaDDil haadhaa.
Haadhaa si’r maqbuul.
Sa’dfa’…
Laa uriid an adfa’ akthar min…
Bi-kam al- qubba’a?
bikam haadhaa fii-duulaaraat?
baa’i’
thaman
ghaalii
rakhiiS
maqbuul
ghayr maqbuul
tanziilaat
sajjaada
nuHaas
Sunduuq
ibriiq
finjaan
‘iTr
Hariir
jild
maktabSarraaf
si’r aS-Sarf
Sarraaf
shiik siyaaHii
biTaaqat i’timaan
fuluus, nuquud
shiik
iiSaal
When Dining Out
I would like grilled meat please.
The meat is delicious.
Do you have chicken with rice?
Please bring the check.
I am hungry.
Are you hungry?
I am thirsty.
Are you thirsty?
I will drink…
Restaurant
Check
Waiter
Waitress
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bread
Meat
Fruit
Sugar
Food
Cake or pastries
Sweets
Salad
Soup
Chicken
Rice
Beef
Grilled
Fresh
Boiled
Water
Coffee
Tea
Juice
Uriid laHm mashwii, min faDlik.
Al-laHm ladhiidh.
Hal’indakum dajaaja wa-ruuz?
A-Tiinii al-fatuura, min faDlik.
Anaa jaw’aan (male) / Anaa jaw’aa (female)
Hal anta jaw’aan? (male) / Hal anti jaw’aa? (female)
Anaa ‘aTshaan (male) / Anaa ‘aTshaa (female)
Hal anta ‘aTshaan? (male) / Hal anti ‘aTshaa? (female)
Sa’shrab…
maT’am
faatuura
naadil
naadila
faTuur
ghadaa
‘ashaa’
khubz
laHam
faakiha
sukkar
Ta’aam
ka’k
Halwayaat
salaTa
shurba
dajaaja
aruzz
laHm al-baqr
mashwii
Taazij
masluuq
maa’
qahwa
shay
‘aSiir
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