Do you need a visa? Would you prefer a window or aisle seat? Will you get a hot meal on the flight? What time you should be at the gate? Stick with Rocket Arabic - we’ve got it covered.
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How to pronounce airport words in Arabic
Now, here are the important questions that you will need when checking in at the counter. Listen to each word and its English translation and repeat the words aloud.
Akon emta 3and el bawaba?
When do I have to be at the gate?
How long is the stop over?
Will you serve a hot meal?
مدة صلاحية الفيزا اد ايه؟
Modet sala7eyet el viza ad a?
How long is the visa valid for?
2a2dar a7'od kam shanta m3aya?
How many pieces of luggage can I take?
Some people prefer window seats, some want to sit close to the aisle. I always ask for a window seat, that way I can get a first impression of the city we are going to land in, from above. Whichever one you prefer, here are the Arabic words for it…
انا عايزة كرسي جنب الشباك, لو سمحتي
Ana 3ayza korsy ganb el shebak, lao sama7ty.
I would like to have a window seat, please.
Here are some possible answers you might get…
لازم تكوني عند البوابة قبل المغادرة بربع ساعة
Lazem tekony 3and el bawaba 2abl el mo3'adra brob3 sa3a.
You have to be at the gate 15 minutes prior to departure.
للاسف ماعندناش كراسي جنب الشباك فاضلة
Lel2asaf ma3andenash krasy ganb el shebak fadla.
Unfortunately, we don't have any window seats left.
Han2adem wagba 7'afifa w 3asha.
We'll serve a cold snack and dinner.
تقدري تاخدي شنطة واحدة بس
Te2dary ta7'dy shanta wa7da.
You can only take one piece of hand luggage.
Your luggage is too heavy.
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