50 essential Arabic words for travel
50 Arabic words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.
Travel and accommodation 13 words
| Arabic | English |
|---|---|
| رحلة جوية | flight |
| موقع | site |
| مرشد | guide |
| فندق | hotel |
| خيمة | tent |
| طابق | floor |
| مغادرة | departure |
| دخول | admission |
| عودة | return |
| إقامة | stay |
| سفر | tripNoun, the journey itself |
| مسبح | swimming pool |
| زار | to visit |
Transport and travel 13 words
| Arabic | English |
|---|---|
| حافلة | bus |
| دراجة نارية | motorbike |
| ميناء | harbour |
| عجلة | wheel |
| سيارة أجرة | taxi |
| دراجة هوائية | bicycle |
| إطار | tyre |
| طائرة | plane |
| مترو | underground |
| طريق | road |
| قطار | train |
| فاته | to miss |
| غرامة | fine |
Town and public places 12 words
| Arabic | English |
|---|---|
| شارع | street |
| محطة قطار | train station |
| منتزه | park |
| خريطة | map |
| جسر | bridge |
| مقعد عام | benchPublic seat |
| ضجيج | noise |
| حشد | crowd |
| متحف | museum |
| ساحة | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| استاد | stadium |
| مدينة | city |
Politeness and small talk 12 words
| Arabic | English |
|---|---|
| لا | no |
| نعم | yes |
| شكرا | thank you |
| أهلا | hiInformal greeting |
| أنا بخير | I am fine |
| ادخل | come in |
| صباح الخير | helloGreeting on arrival, during the day |
| عفوا | you are welcomeEveryday use |
| وأنت | and you |
| احترام | respect |
| كرر من فضلك | repeat |
| طبعا | of course |
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