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Welcome to one of the most fun and tasty parts of your Egyptian Arabic journey — food and eating out. Whether you're grabbing a bite from a food cart, hunting the perfect burger, or sitting down for a meal with friends, you'll get the exact phrases you need in Arabic, Franco, and English. You'll learn to find a place to eat, get a table, read the menu and say your preferences, ask about the food, place your order, handle requests and problems, pay and tip, enjoy street food, order juice and desserts, get delivery, and accept social invitations. Yalla beena nakol — let's go eat!
Eating Out — Words & Phrases
Finding Food Options
فيه مطعم مصري هنا؟
Is there an Egyptian restaurant here?
Feh mat3am masry hena?
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12 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~3 min
Arriving & Getting Seated
لو سمحت عايز ترابيزة لفردين
Excuse me, I’d like a table for two. (a woman)
Law sama7t 3ayez tarabeeza le
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14 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~4 min
Menus & Preferences
ممكن المنيو لو سمحت؟
Can I have the menu, please?
Momken el-menu law sama7t?
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9 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Asking About the Food
ده معمول من إيه؟
What is this made of?
Dah ma3moul men eh?
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7 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Placing the Order
أنا جاهز أطلب.
I’m ready to order.
Ana gahez atlub.
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21 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~5 min
Problems & Requests During the Meal
الأكل بارد شوية.
The food is a bit cold.
El-akl bared shwayya.
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9 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Payment & Tipping
ممكن الحساب لو سمحت؟
Can I have the bill, please?
Momken el-7esab law sama7t?
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8 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~2 min
Street Food & Quick Bites
عايز واحد سندوتش فول.
I want one fuul sandwich.
3ayez wa7ed sandwich fool.
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16 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~4 min
Juice Bars, Dessert Shops & Cafés
عايز عصير مانجو فريش.
I’d like a fresh mango juice.
3ayez 3aseer mango fresh.
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16 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~4 min
Delivery & Takeout
مساء الخير، الدليفري شغال؟
Good evening, is delivery available?
Masa2 el-kheer, ed-delivery shagh-
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15 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~4 min
Invitations & Social Gatherings
تحب تيجي تتغدى معانا؟
Would you like to come have lunch with us?
Te7eb teegy tetghadda ma3ana?
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18 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~5 min
Mini-Dialogues: At the Restaurant
Dialogue 1: Asking About a Restaurant Nearby
فيه مطعم كويس قريب من هنا؟
Is there a good restaurant near here?
Feh mat3am kwayyes orayyeb men hena?
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3 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~1 min
Dialogue 2: Ordering Traditional Food
ممكن المنيو لو سمحت؟
Can I have the menu, please?
Momken el-menu law sama7t?
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3 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~1 min
Dialogue 3: Dealing with a Food Problem
الأكل. ده بارد شوية
This food is a bit cold.
El-akl dah barid shwayya.
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3 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~1 min
Dialogue 4: Asking About Ingredients & Dietary Concerns
الأكلة دي فيها لبن أو بيض؟
Does this dish have milk or eggs?
El-akla di feha laban aw beid?
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3 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~1 min
Dialogue 5: Splitting the Bill
الحساب كام؟
How much is the bill?
El-7esab kam?
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3 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~1 min
Dialogue 6: Inviting a Friend to Eat
تحب تيجي تاكل معانا؟
Want to come eat with us?
Te7eb teegy takol ma3ana?
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3 questions · 🔊 native audio · ~1 min