https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=BushrahPolyglot Club WIKI - User contributions [en]2026-05-04T07:02:46ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.37.2https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Language/English/Vocabulary/Useful-Sentenses&diff=10209Language/English/Vocabulary/Useful-Sentenses2017-05-30T10:11:32Z<p>Bushrah: common expressions</p>
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<div>'''<u>Common expressions:</u>'''<br />
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'''Common<br />
expressions translated to Arabic''' <br />
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'''التعبيرات الشائعة<br />
المترجمة إلى العربية''' <br />
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Peace<br />
what is your name?<br />
nice to know you<br />
how are you?<br />
I'm ok thanks<br />
And you? <br />
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سلام <br />
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ما إسمك؟ <br />
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متشرف بمعرفتك <br />
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كيف حالك؟ <br />
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أنا بخير، شكرا <br />
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و أنت؟ <br />
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'''This section concerns conversations about language and<br />
age:''' <br />
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هذه الفقرة تخص المحادثات حول اللغة و العمر <br />
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speak Arabic? Do you speak Arabic?<br />
Do you speak Chinese?<br />
A little<br />
how old are you?<br />
I'm 33 years old.<br />
I was happy to<br />
talk to you <br />
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هل تتحدث اللغة العربية؟ <br />
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هل هي تتكلم الصينية؟ <br />
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قليلا <br />
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كم هو سنك؟ <br />
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أبلغ من العمر 33 سنة <br />
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لقد سعدت بالتحدث إليك <br />
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'''If someone asks you something and you do not<br />
understand, you can use these words:''' <br />
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إذا سألك شخص شيئا ما و لم تفهم, يمكنك إستعمال<br />
هذه العبارات: <br />
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what do you mean?<br />
Not understand<br />
I do not know<br />
Sorry<br />
What does this mean in<br />
Arabic?<br />
What<br />
does this word mean in English? <br />
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ماذا تعني؟ <br />
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لاأفهم <br />
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لا أعرف <br />
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أسف <br />
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ماذا يعني هذا بالعربية؟ <br />
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ماذا تعني هذه الكلمة بالإنجليزية؟ <br />
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'''You can use these sentences to talk about your origin<br />
and occupation:''' <br />
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يمكنك إستعمال هذه الجمل لتتكلم عن الأصل و المهن: <br />
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'''Where are you from?<br><br />
I'm from America<br><br />
I `m American<br><br />
where do you live?<br><br />
I live in America<br><br />
What is your job?<br><br />
I'm a student.''' <br />
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من أين أنت؟ <br />
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أنا من أمريكا. <br />
<br />
أنا أمريكي. <br />
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أين تعيش؟ <br />
<br />
أعيش في أمريكا. <br />
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ما هو عملك؟ <br />
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أنا طالب. <br />
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'''If you want assistance or assistance, these statements<br />
can be used when needed.''' <br />
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إذا أردت تقديم المساعدة أو طلب المساعدة, هذه<br />
العبارات يمكن إستعمالها عند الحاجة: <br />
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'''Can I help you?<br><br />
Can you help me?<br><br />
Where is the airport?<br><br />
Walk along<br><br />
Then<br><br />
Turn left<br><br />
Turn right<br><br />
<br><br />
''' <br />
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هل ممكن أن أساعدك؟ <br />
<br />
هل ممكن أن تساعدني؟ <br />
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أين هو المطار؟ <br />
<br />
إمش على طول <br />
<br />
ثم <br />
<br />
التفت يسارا <br />
<br />
التفت يمينا <br />
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'''Greetings and congratulations in the holidays and<br />
events in Arabic:<br><br />
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''' <br />
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التحية و التهاني في الأعياد و المناسبات بالعربية: <br />
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Happy Birthday<br />
Happy year<br />
Merry Christmas<br />
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good luck<br />
Congratulation <br />
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عيد ميلاد سعيد <br />
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سنة سعيدة <br />
<br />
عيد ميلاد مجيد<br />
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حظ سعيد <br />
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مبروك <br />
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Common Arabic phrases when traveling and shopping: <br />
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جمل بالعربية شائعة عند السفر و التسوق: <br />
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We booked a room<br />
Do you have vacancies?<br />
I want a non-smoking room<br />
How much is the cost per night?<br />
Waiter<br />
How much is this?<br />
What is that?<br />
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لقد حجزت غرفة <br />
<br />
هل لديك غرف شاغرة؟ <br />
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أريد غرفة لغير المدخنين <br />
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كم هي التكلفة للّيلة الواحدة؟ <br />
<br />
نادل <br />
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كم ثمن هذا؟ <br />
<br />
ما هذا؟ <br />
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Phrases used in case of danger and urgency: <br />
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عبارات تستعمل في حالة الخطر و المستعجلات <br />
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Are you fine?<br />
I need a doctor<br />
Help<br />
Call an ambulance<br />
Call the police<br />
I'm sick <br />
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هل أنت بخير؟ <br />
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أحتاج طبيب <br />
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النجدة <br />
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إتصل بالإسعاف <br />
<br />
إتصل بالشرطة <br />
<br />
أنا مريض <br />
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Here are some very useful English expressions that will make you sound like a native. Try to guess the meaning of each idiom and click on the link to check if you were right. Feel free to edit this page and add more useful expressions. <br />
'''English Level''' : This article will be more suited to advanced & intermediate levels in English.<br />
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==A hot potato== <!--T:3--><br />
*Meaning: Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed <br />
*Example: The staff is not speaking on this topic as it is a political hot potato.<br />
==A penny for your thoughts== <br />
*Meaning: A way of asking what someone is thinking <br />
*Example: Bob, you look very happy. A penny for your thought?<br />
==Acid Test== <br />
*Meaning: Acid test proves the effectiveness of something. <br />
*Example: I practiced hard today but the acid test will come when the trainer will assess our solo performance.<br />
==Actions speak louder than words== <br />
*Meaning: People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. <br />
*Example: You keep saying that you will repair the window. Remember that actions speak louder than words.<br />
==Add insult to injury== <br />
*Meaning: To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.<br />
*Example: He said my clothes didn't suit me. Then, to add insult to injury he said I had to lose some weight...<br />
==An arm and a leg== <br />
*Meaning: Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.<br />
*Example: The food is really good but it costs you an arm and a leg. <br />
==At the drop of a hat== <br />
*Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.<br />
*Example: I hate to speak in public while she would get up on stage at the drop of a hat.<br />
==Be glad to see the back of== <br />
*Meaning: Be happy when a person leaves. <br />
*Example: After Christmas, John was glad to see the back of it.<br />
==Beat around the bush== <br />
*Meaning: Not speaking directly about the issue. <br />
*Example: Just ask me, don’t beat around the bush!<br />
==Best of both worlds== <br />
*Meaning: All the advantages. <br />
*Example: I have the best of both worlds because I live in the country side while being very close to the city center.<br />
==Best thing since sliced bread== <br />
*Meaning: A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan. <br />
*Example: I’ve bought a new smartphone, it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, I cannot believe I ever lived without it.<br />
==Bite off more than you can chew== <br />
*Meaning: To take on a task that is way to big. <br />
*Example: Don’t bite off more than you can chew – you will not be able to deal with that issue... <br />
==Blessing in disguise== <br />
*Meaning: Something good that isn't recognized at first.<br />
*Example: Being caught in that traffic jam was a blessing in disguise. If I hadn't missed my train, I would have been on that train accident. <br />
==Chase your tail== <br />
*Meaning: Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving little. <br />
*Example: He's been chasing his tail all week but the job is not done yet.<br />
==Explore all avenues== <br />
*Meaning: Trying out every possibility to get a result. <br />
*Example: If we really want this to be done, we have to explore all avenues.<br />
==Whole bag of tricks== <br />
*Meaning: trying all the clever means to achieve something. <br />
*Example: It was really hard to sort that out even after applying the whole bag of tricks.<br />
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