Arabic vocabulary: Travel & Places
16 Arabic words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Arabic words you'll actually use for travel & places — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sarah. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Places in Town
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مدرسة | madrasa | School |
| مستشفى | mustashfa | Hospital |
| كنيسة | kaneesa | Church |
| حديقة | hadee'a | Park |
| الشط | esh-shatt | Beach |
| مطار | mataar | Airport |
| محطة | mahatta | Station |
| فندق | fondo' | Hotel |
Getting Around
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| شمال | shimal | Left |
| يمين | yemeen | Right |
| على طول | ala tool | Straight |
| أتوبيس | otobees | Bus |
| تاكسي | taxi | Taxi |
| عربية | arabeyya | Car |
| شارع | share' | Street |
| خريطة | khareeta | Map |
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