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Standard ArabicVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Transportation vocabulary → Public transportation

In the previous lesson, we learned about different means of transportation in Arabic. We covered vocabulary related to private vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. In this lesson, we will focus on public transportation and learn the names of various modes of transportation that are commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries.

Buses[edit | edit source]

Buses are a popular mode of public transportation in many Arabic-speaking countries. They are affordable and widely available, making them a convenient option for commuting within cities or traveling between different regions. Here are some Arabic words related to buses:

  • الحافلة (al-ḥāfilah) - bus
  • سائق الحافلة (sāʾiq al-ḥāfilah) - bus driver
  • موقف الحافلات (mawqif al-ḥāfilāt) - bus stop
  • تذكرة الحافلة (taḏkirat al-ḥāfilah) - bus ticket
  • جدول الحافلات (jadwal al-ḥāfilāt) - bus schedule

Trains[edit | edit source]

Trains are another popular mode of public transportation in Arabic-speaking countries, especially for longer distances. They offer a comfortable and efficient way to travel between cities and regions. Here are some Arabic words related to trains:

  • القطار (al-qiṭār) - train
  • محطة القطار (maḥaṭṭat al-qiṭār) - train station
  • سائق القطار (sāʾiq al-qiṭār) - train driver
  • تذكرة القطار (taḏkirat al-qiṭār) - train ticket
  • جدول القطارات (jadwal al-qiṭārāt) - train schedule

Metro[edit | edit source]

The metro, also known as the subway or underground, is an underground railway system that is commonly found in major cities around the world, including some Arabic-speaking cities. It provides a fast and efficient way to travel within urban areas. Here are some Arabic words related to the metro:

  • المترو (al-mitrū) - metro
  • محطة المترو (maḥaṭṭat al-mitrū) - metro station
  • خريطة المترو (ḫarīṭat al-mitrū) - metro map
  • تذكرة المترو (taḏkirat al-mitrū) - metro ticket
  • جدول المترو (jadwal al-mitrū) - metro schedule

Taxis[edit | edit source]

Taxis are a common mode of transportation in Arabic-speaking countries, especially for shorter distances or when public transportation options are limited. Taxis can be easily hailed on the street or found at designated taxi stands. Here are some Arabic words related to taxis:

  • سيارة أجرة (sayyārah ʾajrah) - taxi
  • سائق سيارة الأجرة (sāʾiq sayyārat al-ʾajrah) - taxi driver
  • محطة سيارات الأجرة (maḥaṭṭat sayyārāt al-ʾajrah) - taxi stand
  • تذكرة سيارة الأجرة (taḏkirat sayyārat al-ʾajrah) - taxi fare
  • رقم سيارة الأجرة (raqam sayyārat al-ʾajrah) - taxi number

Ferries[edit | edit source]

Ferries are commonly used for transportation across bodies of water, such as rivers or lakes, in Arabic-speaking countries. They offer a scenic and often more affordable option for crossing waterways. Here are some Arabic words related to ferries:

  • العبارة (al-ʿabārah) - ferry
  • ميناء العبارات (mīnāʾ al-ʿabārāt) - ferry terminal
  • قائد العبارة (qāʾid al-ʿabārah) - ferry captain
  • تذكرة العبارة (taḏkirat al-ʿabārah) - ferry ticket
  • جدول العبارات (jadwal al-ʿabārāt) - ferry schedule

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we learned the names of different modes of public transportation in Arabic-speaking countries. We covered buses, trains, metros, taxis, and ferries. Knowing these vocabulary words will be helpful when traveling or navigating within Arabic-speaking cities and regions.

In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of transportation vocabulary by focusing on asking for directions in Arabic.

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Arabic script


Nouns and gender in Arabic


Verbs and conjugation in Arabic


Numbers and counting in Arabic


Everyday Arabic vocabulary


Food and drink vocabulary


Arabic customs and traditions


Arabic music and entertainment


Adjectives in Arabic


Pronouns in Arabic


Prepositions in Arabic


Interrogatives in Arabic


Adverbs in Arabic


Transportation vocabulary


Shopping and money vocabulary


Arabic literature and poetry


Arabic calligraphy and art


Weather vocabulary


Conditional sentences in Arabic


Passive voice in Arabic


Relative clauses in Arabic


Arabic adjectives and nouns


Arabic cinema and TV


Arabic fashion and beauty


Sports and leisure vocabulary



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