Arabic phrases for shopping

Below are Arabic phrases (العربية) you'll actually use for shopping. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    هل عندك مقاس أكبر؟
    Pronunciation
    hal ʿindaka maqās akbar
    Meaning
    Do you have a bigger size?
  • Native
    أنا أتفرج فقط
    Pronunciation
    anā ataffaraj faqaṭ
    Meaning
    I'm just looking
  • Native
    هل تقبلون البطاقة؟
    Pronunciation
    hal taqbalūna al-biṭāqa
    Meaning
    Do you accept card?
  • Native
    هذا غال جدا
    Pronunciation
    hādhā ghālin jiddan
    Meaning
    It is too expensive

Frequently asked questions

Are these Arabic phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Arabic, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Arabic text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Arabic after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Arabic regularly, install a system keyboard.

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