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As a language teacher, I know how important it is for students to learn vocabulary that they will use in everyday situations. That's why in this lesson, we will focus on shopping vocabulary in Standard Arabic. Being able to communicate effectively while shopping will not only make your life easier but will also give you the opportunity to practice Arabic in a practical context. So, let's get started!

Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Money vocabulary & Healthcare and Medical Jobs.

Types of Shops

When shopping in an Arabic-speaking country, it's essential to know the names of the different types of shops. Here are some shops you might encounter:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
متجر	matjar	Store
محل	mahall	Shop
سوق	souq	Market
صيدلية	saydaliyyah	Pharmacy
مجوهرات	majaawihraat	Jewelry store

Items for Sale

Now that we've covered the types of shops, let's move on to the vocabulary for items you might need to purchase:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
ثياب	thiyab	Clothes
أحذية	ahaziyaat	Shoes
أدوات النظافة	adawaat alnazafah	Toiletries
هدايا	hadaaya	Gifts
حقائب	haqa'eeb	Bags

Useful Phrases

Here are some useful phrases you can use while shopping in Standard Arabic:

بكم هذا؟ (Bikam hadha?) - How much is this?
هل لديك شيء أرخص؟ (Hal ladayk shay'an arkhass?) - Do you have anything cheaper?
أريد شراء هذا (Aureedu shar'a hadha) - I want to buy this.
هل يمكنني دفع بطاقة الائتمان؟ (Hal yumkinuni daf' bittaqat al-aitimaan?) - Can I pay with a credit card?

These phrases will come in handy when you are shopping and need to communicate with the shopkeeper.

Tips

To get the most out of your shopping experience in an Arabic-speaking country, here are some tips:

Always greet the shopkeeper with "السلام عليكم" ("Assalamu alaikum"), meaning "peace be upon you."
It's common to bargain on the price of items, so don't be afraid to negotiate.
Always keep cash on you, as some shops might not accept credit cards.

With these tips and vocabulary, you're ready to hit the markets and stores in an Arabic-speaking country!

Sources

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

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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