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SHOPPING

Egyptian Arabic Shopping Phrases

Shopping gives you predictable practice with numbers, colors, sizes, and polite requests. Prices and local bargaining customs vary by shop and setting.

Reviewed learning guide ยท 6 min read ยท Masri Latin + Arabic script

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Useful shopping language

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Masri LatinArabic scriptMeaningUsage note
bekam da?ุจูƒุงู… ุฏู‡ุŸhow much is this? (masculine)โ€”
bekam di?ุจูƒุงู… ุฏูŠุŸhow much is this? (feminine)โ€”
ghali awiุบุงู„ูŠ ุฃูˆูŠvery expensiveโ€”
momken a2al?ู…ู…ูƒู† ุฃู‚ู„ุŸcan it be less?โ€”
3ayez daุนุงูŠุฒ ุฏู‡I want this one (man)โ€”
batfarag basุจุชูุฑุฌ ุจุณI'm just lookingโ€”
fi ma2as akbar?ููŠ ู…ู‚ุงุณ ุฃูƒุจุฑุŸis there a larger size?โ€”
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Use the right context

  • โœ“Not every store is a bargaining setting.
  • โœ“Learn numbers before negotiating a price.
  • โœ“Da and di agree with the item.
  • โœ“Keep the exchange friendly and clear.

Sources and editorial note

This guide uses established Egyptian Arabic teaching and linguistic references, then presents the material for practical beginner use. Egyptian Arabic varies by region, speaker, and situation.