Understand the pattern
El-ma7atta fein? asks where the station is. A short reply might include 3ala tool, then yemeen or shemal: straight ahead, right or left. The word ma7atta alone does not identify which station you mean; show its name or location when necessary. A male speaker can use 3ayez aroo7โฆ to say he wants to go somewhere; a female speaker uses 3ayza aroo7โฆ. Confirm the destination and fare before starting a ride. These phrases help you ask, but do not replace checking the actual route.
Examples to use
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| Masri Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| el-ma7atta fein? | ุงูู ุญุทุฉ ูููุ | where is the station? | โ |
| 3ayez aroo7... | ุนุงูุฒ ุฃุฑูุญ... | I want to go to... (man) | โ |
| ba3eed? | ุจุนูุฏุ | is it far? | โ |
| 2orayyeb? | ูุฑูุจุ | is it near? | โ |
| 3ala tool | ุนูู ุทูู | straight ahead | โ |
| yemeen | ูู ูู | right | โ |
| shemal | ุดู ุงู | left | โ |
| wa22af hina law sama7t | ููู ููุง ูู ุณู ุญุช | stop here, please | โ |
Try it yourself
You hear โ3ala tool, ba3dein yemeenโ (ุนูู ุทููุ ุจุนุฏูู ูู ูู). Should you turn left or right after going straight? Choose the sentence frame a woman uses to say she wants to go somewhere.
Answer and explanation
Go straight, then right. Ba3dein means โthenโ; yemeen means โrightโ. A woman can say 3ayza aroo7โฆ (ุนุงูุฒุฉ ุฃุฑูุญโฆ). Repeat the destination or point to it on a map to confirm.
Sources and editorial note
Further reading on this topic. These external references use their own transcription conventions; they are not an endorsement or a review of this guide.