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Shopping is part of everyday life in Saudi Arabia. Whether you are buying groceries, asking about prices, choosing clothes, fixing your phone, going to a barber, or making a complaint, you need clear Saudi Arabic that helps you explain what you want. This chapter gives you the phrases you need for shops, supermarkets, services, and common buying situations. You do not need complicated Arabic to shop with confidence. You need simple questions and useful replies. In this chapter, you will learn how to say things like: “How much is this?” “Is there a cheaper one?” “I want this.” “I don’t want this.” “Do you have another size?” “Where is the cashier?” “My phone is not working.” “I want a haircut.” These phrases help you ask clearly, compare options, pay smoothly, and solve problems politely. You’ll learn to: Ask about prices and discounts Shop in supermarkets Ask for clothes, colors, and sizes Deal with phone shops and services Explain what you want at the barber Make simple complaints calmly Ask for replacement, return, or help Practice the phrases before going shopping, listen to the audio, and repeat the expressions until they feel natural. Yalla, let’s shop and handle daily services in Saudi Arabic.
Prices
Asking About Price
بكم هذا؟
How much is this? (masculine item)
bikam hatha
Comparing & Decision
فيه أرخص؟
Do you have anything cheaper?
feeh arkhas
Supermarket
Finding Items & Asking Staff
وين أحصل…؟
Where can I find…? (anything)
wein ahsal
Quantity & Choice
كم حبة؟
How many pieces are there?
kam habba
Clarifying & Checkout
هذا نفسه؟
Is this the same one?
hatha nafsah
Clothes & Sizes
Asking About Items & Sizes
عندكم هذا؟
Do you have this?
indakum hatha
Trying Clothes & Options
أبي أجربه
I'd like to try it on (masculine item)
abee ajarrabah
Opinion & Decision
كيف شكله؟
What does it look like?
keef shaklah
Phone Shops
Phones & Specs
عندكم آيفون؟
Do you have iPhones?
indakum iPhone
SIM, Accessories & Repairs
أبي شريحة
I'd like a SIM card, please
abee shareeha
Opinion & Decision
هذا كويس؟
Is this good?
hatha kwayyis
Barbers
Starting & Basic Instructions
أبي حلاقة
I'd like a haircut, please
abee halaaga
Style, Length & Numbers
قصير
Short
qaseer
Finishing & Extra Services
تمام كذا
That's perfect
tamaam kitha
Shopping & Services Complaintss
Product & Quality Problems
هذا فيه مشكلة
There’s a problem with this
hatha feeh mushkila
Size & Service Issues
المقاس غلط
The size is wrong
al-maqaas ghalat
Repairs, Solutions & Reactions
ما تصلح مضبوط
It’s not fixed properly
ma taslah madboot