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Chapter 07Housing & Living

Handle Home Life with Clear Saudi Arabic

Living in Saudi Arabia means you may need Arabic not only outside, but also at home. Whether you are renting an apartment, speaking with the landlord, asking about rent, paying bills, or reporting a maintenance problem, you need clear phrases that help you explain the situation without stress. This chapter gives you practical Saudi Arabic for housing and daily living situations. You do not need long explanations. You need simple phrases that describe the problem clearly. In this chapter, you will learn how to say things like: “I have a small issue.” “About the apartment.” “Can you check it?” “The AC is not working.” “There is a leak.” “The electricity is off.” “When is the rent due?” You’ll learn to: Talk to the landlord naturally Ask for help with apartment issues Discuss rent and bills Report maintenance problems Explain what is broken Ask when someone can come Follow up politely if the problem is not fixed Practice these phrases before you need them, listen to the audio, and repeat them until they feel easy. Yalla, let’s make home life in Saudi Arabic easier.

07.1

Talking to Landlord

07.1.1

Starting (Very Natural)

هلا، عندي شي

Hi, I have an issue

hala Indi shay

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07.1.2

Asking for Help

ممكن تشوف الموضوع؟

Could you check this issue, please?

Mumkin tshoof almawdoo?

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07.1.3

Describing Situation (light tone)

فيه شيء غلط

There’s something wrong

Feeh shay ghalat

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07.1.4

Timing (Natural Saudi style)

متى يناسبك؟

When does it work for you? (male)

Mata yanasibak

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07.1.5

Follow-up (VERY real)

كلمتك قبل

I contacted you before (male)

kallamtak gabil

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07.1.6

Soft Pressure (important)

لو تقدر تشوفه اليوم

If you can check it today

Law taqdar tshoofah al-yoom

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07.1.7

Closing

يعطيك العافية

Thanks

Yateek al-aafiya

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07.2

Rent & Bills

07.2.1

Rent (Basic Talk) & Payment

بكم الإيجار؟

How much is the rent?

Bikam al-eejar?

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07.2.2

Bills & Asking / Checking

كم الفاتورة؟

How much is the bill?

kam al-fatoora?

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07.2.3

Reaction & Clarifying

غالية شوي

It’s a bit expensive

Ghaliya shway

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07.2.4

Simple Discussion & Follow-up

كلها علي؟

Do I have to pay for everything?

Kullaha alay?

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07.3

Maintenance Problems

07.3.1

General Problems & Electricity

فيه مشكلة

There’s a problem

Feeh mushkila

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07.3.2

Water & AC / Cooling

المويه مقطوعة

The water is cut off

Al-moyya maqtooa

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07.3.3

Bathroom / Kitchen

فيه تسريب

There’s a leak

Feeh tasreeb

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07.3.4

Doors - Locks

الباب ما يتقفل

The door doesn’t lock

Al-bab ma yitgaffal

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07.3.5

Describing the Issue

واضح فيه مشكلة

It looks like there’s a problem

Waadeh feeh mushkila

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