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Arabic for Travelers: Essential Hotel and Taxi Phrases Every Beginner Should Know

Arabic for beginners.

1. Hotel Check-In Basics

EnglishArabicPronunciation
I have a reservationلديّ حجزLadayya ḥajz
I want a roomأريد غرفةUreed ghurfa
One nightليلة واحدةLayla wāḥida
Do you have Wi-Fi?هل يوجد واي فاي؟Hal yujad wai-fai?
Where is the elevator?أين المصعد؟Ayna al-miṣ‘ad?

 

MasterStudy teaches these with listening + speaking practice so you remember under real pressure.

2. Asking for Help or Services

هل يمكنني الحصول على مفتاح؟ – Can I get a key?

أين دورة المياه؟ – Where is the bathroom?

متى وقت الفطور؟ – What time is breakfast?

MasterStudy roleplay lessons help you rehearse these scenarios with a tutor or AI assistant.

3. Taxi and Transportation Phrases

EnglishArabicPronunciation
I need a taxiأحتاج إلى تاكسيAḥtāj ilā tāksī
Take me to the airportخذني إلى المطارKhudhni ilā al-maṭār
How much is it?كم السعر؟Kam al-si‘r?
Here is fineهنا جيدHunā jayyid
Stop here, pleaseتوقف هنا، من فضلكTawaqqaf hunā, min faḍlak

 

You’ll find these phrases inside MasterStudy “Arabic for Travel” lesson track, with real pronunciation and scenario-based exercises.

4. Numbers and Directions You’ll Use Often

١، ٢، ٣... – 1, 2, 3...

يمين (Yameen) – Right

يسار (Yasār) – Left

أمام (Amām) – Straight ahead

بعيد / قريب (Ba‘eed / Qareeb) – Far / Near

MasterStudy integrates numbers and directions into interactive maps and location-based flashcards.

5. Cultural Tip: Always Be Polite

Use these with almost any phrase:

من فضلك – Please

شكراً – Thank you

عفواً – You’re welcome

Politeness goes a long way in Arabic-speaking countries, and MasterStudy includes cultural etiquette tips throughout the beginner path.

Conclusion:

You don’t need to be fluent to travel — just prepared. A few key Arabic phrases can make all the difference in your hotel, taxi, and daily interactions. MasterStudy helps beginners learn real-world Arabic through structured lessons, audio support, and practical speaking practice.

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