Speak Arabic While You Travel: Real-Life Phrases for Every Day of Your Trip

At the airport or hotel:

أنا وصلت لتوي (Ana waṣaltu litawwī) – I just arrived

عندي حجز باسم... (ʿIndī ḥajz bism...) – I have a reservation under the name...

أين سيارة الأجرة؟ (Ayna sayyārat al-ujra?) – Where is the taxi?

 At check-in:

في أي طابق الغرفة؟ (Fī ayy ṭābiq al-ghurfa?) – Which floor is the room on?

هل أستطيع تغيير الغرفة؟ (Hal astaṭīʿ taghyīr al-ghurfa?) – Can I change the room?

MasterStudy tip: Use our pre-check-in voice training module to practice these out loud on your flight. You'll arrive with more confidence.

Start each day by thinking in Arabic — even if it’s just simple thoughts about your routine.

Useful phrases:

أنا أستيقظ الساعة... (Ana astaīqiẓ as-sāʿa...) – I wake up at...

سأخرج بعد قليل (Sa-akhruj baʿda qalīl) – I’ll go out shortly

الجو جميل اليوم (Al-jaww jamīl al-yawm) – The weather is nice today

 Practice saying this in your hotel room each morning. Speaking out loud activates memory and increases fluency.

Whether you’re sightseeing or shopping, you’ll need go-to phrases that help you navigate conversations, prices, and directions.

Getting around:

هل هذا الطريق إلى...؟ (Hal hādhā aṭ-ṭarīq ilā...?) – Is this the road to...?

كم دقيقة من هنا؟ (Kam daqīqa min hunā?) – How many minutes from here?

يسار / يمين / مباشرة (Yasār / Yamīn / Mubāsharatan) – Left / Right / Straight

Shopping & markets:

كم السعر؟ (Kam as-siʿr?) – How much is it?

هل هذا السعر نهائي؟ (Hal hādhā as-siʿr nihāʾī?) – Is this the final price?

عندي فقط... (ʿIndī faqaṭ...) – I only have...

 Try this 3-step routine:

Listen to the vendor carefully

Repeat back part of what they say

Respond with one short sentence (even just “تمام” or “ممتاز”)

Arabic-speaking countries are famous for hospitality and food. Here’s how to make dining part of your language immersion.

 Restaurant phrases:

أريد أن أجرب هذا (Urīdu an ujarrib hādhā) – I want to try this

ما هي الوجبة المميزة؟ (Mā hiya al-wajba al-mumayyaza?) – What’s the specialty dish?

من دون ثوم / حار / سكر (Min dūn thūm / ḥār / sukkar) – Without garlic / spicy / sugar

الحساب، من فضلك (Al-ḥisāb, min faḍlik) – The bill, please

 Try learning the names of 3–5 traditional dishes wherever you go, and ask about them in Arabic. It shows respect and curiosity — two things locals will always respond to positively.

Arab culture is famously friendly. Don’t be shy — even a few simple phrases can help you start conversations and build connections.

Friendly conversation starters:

ما اسمك؟ (Mā ismuk?) – What’s your name?

من أين أنت؟ (Min ayna anta/anti?) – Where are you from?

هل هذه زيارتك الأولى هنا؟ (Hal hādhihi ziyāratuk al-ʾūlā hunā?) – Is this your first visit here?

تحب هذا المكان؟ (Tuḥibb hādhā al-makān?) – Do you like this place?

 Always be ready to say:

"أنا أتعلم العربية" (Ana ataʿallam al-ʿarabiyya)
“I’m learning Arabic.”

It makes people more patient and often encourages them to help you practice.

As your trip wraps up, don’t leave without using Arabic to express gratitude and say farewell.

💬 Departure phrases:

شكراً على كل شيء (Shukran ʿalā kull shayʾ) – Thank you for everything

استمتعت كثيراً (Istamtaʿtu kathīran) – I had a great time

سأعود قريباً إن شاء الله (Sa-aʿūd qarīban in shāʾ Allāh) – I’ll be back soon, God willing

مع السلامة (Maʿa as-salāma) – Goodbye

 Write down or voice-record your last-day reflections in Arabic. Even just 3–4 sentences about what you did or enjoyed will help you internalize your progress.

You don’t need to be fluent to have a fluent experience. If you speak a little Arabic every day of your trip, you’ll not only be understood — you’ll be welcomed.

At MasterStudy, we believe travel should be immersive, and language should never be a barrier. With the right phrases, mindset, and practice, Arabic becomes more than a language — it becomes a key to connection.

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