Market Arabic – Shopping is one of the best ways you can explore another country. You can use these phrases to find the perfect item, whether you are shopping for clothing, food, or souvenirs in any Arabic-speaking country.
The Middle East offers some amazing deals. There are many street markets in most Arabic-speaking countries. These are called souqs. You can find everything from fruits and vegetables to collectibles and antiques. You can also visit a Baqqaal grocery store if you are looking for more specific grocery items.
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These words can be used in many shopping situations.
- baa’i’
- thaman,
- ghaalii
- rakhiiS
- maqbuul
- ghayr maqbuul
- tanziilaat
- sajjaada
- nuHaas
- Sunduuq
- ibriiq
- finjaan
- ‘iTr
- Hariir
- jild (leather)
Market Arabic – These phrases are applicable to all types of shopping.
- bikam?
- haadhaa ghaalii.
- haadhaa thaman jayyid.
- uriid haadhaa.
- uriid an ashtarii . .
- uriid an adfa’ bishiik.
- hal yumkinnii an ashtarii . . . hunaa?
- hal anta tabii’ . . . ?
- uriid shay’an arkhaS, min faDlik.
- ufaDDil haadhaa.
- haadhaa si’r maqbuul.
- sa’dfa’ . .
- laa uriid an adfa’ akthar min . .
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