Arabiya Baina Yadaik 1B: Unit 13 Conversation 1

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, esteemed students of Pondok Pesantren Tahfizhul Quran At-Taqwa Sukoharjo. Today, we will delve into another valuable lesson to enhance our English language skills, drawing from the well-regarded kitab Al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik 1B, Unit 13, Conversation 1. This engaging dialogue takes us to the airport, where a traveler interacts with an employee, navigating the essential procedures before a journey. By examining this conversation, we will not only learn practical English vocabulary and sentence structures related to travel but also gain insights into similar interactions that might occur in Arabic. Let us attentively study this exchange, broadening our linguistic horizons in both languages.

CONVERSATION 1 (ABY 1B – UNIT 13)

اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: أَيُّ خِدْمَةٍ؟ The employee: Any service?

اَلْمُوَظَّف: أَيّ خِدْمَة؟

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اَلْمُسَافِرُ: لَدَيَّ حَجْزٌ إِلَى جِدَّةَ، وَأُرِيدُ تَأْكِيدَ الْحَجْزِ.

The traveler: I have a booking to Jeddah, and I want to confirm the booking.

اَلْمُسَافِر: أَنَا عِنْدِي حَجْز لِجِدَّة، وَعَايِز أَأَكِّد الْحَجْز.

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اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: هَلْ الْحَجْزُ عَلَى الْخُطُوطِ السَّعُودِيَّةِ؟

The employee: Is the booking on Saudi Airlines?

اَلْمُوَظَّف: الْحَجْز عَلَى الْخُطُوط السُّعُودِيَّة وَلَّا إِيه؟

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اَلْمُسَافِرُ: لَا، هُوَ عَلَى الْخُطُوطِ الْإِنْدُونِيسِيَّةِ.

The traveler: No, it is on Indonesian Airlines.

اَلْمُسَافِر: لَأ، دَه عَلَى الْخُطُوط الْإِنْدُونِيسِيَّة

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اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: أَيْنَ التَّذَاكِرُ؟

The employee: Where are the tickets?

اَلْمُوَظَّف: فِين التَّذَاكِر؟

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اَلْمُسَافِرُ: هَذِهِ هِيَ التَّذَاكِرُ: تَذْكِرَتِي، وَتَذْكِرَةُ زَوْجَتِي، وَتَذْكِرَةُ ابْنِي، وَتَذْكِرَةُ بِنْتِي.

The traveler: These are the tickets: my ticket, my wife's ticket, my son's ticket, and my daughter's ticket.

اَلْمُسَافِر: أَهِي التَّذَاكِر أَهِي: تَذْكِرْتِي، وَتَذْكِرَة مَرْاتِي، وَتَذْكِرَة اِبْنِي، وَتَذْكِرَة بِنْتِي.

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اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: وَأَيْنَ جَوَازَاتُ السَّفَرِ؟

The employee: And where are the passports?

اَلْمُوَظَّف: وَفِين جَوَازَات السَّفَر؟

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اَلْمُسَافِرُ: هَذِهِ هِيَ جَوَازَاتُ السَّفَرِ.

The traveler: These are the passports.

اَلْمُسَافِر: أَهِي جَوَازَات السَّفَر أَهِي.

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اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: أَيْنَ تَأْشِيرَةُ الْخُرُوجِ؟

The employee: Where is the exit visa?

اَلْمُوَظَّف: فِين تَأْشِيرَة الْخُرُوج؟

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اَلْمُسَافِرُ: هَذِهِ تَأْشِيرَةُ الْخُرُوجِ، وَهَذِهِ تَأْشِيرَةُ الدُّخُولِ.

The traveler: This is the exit visa, and this is the entry visa.

اَلْمُسَافِر: أَهِي تَأْشِيرَة الْخُرُوج أَهِي، وَأَهِي تَأْشِيرَة الدُّخُول.

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اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: الرِّحْلَةُ رَقْمُ ٧٧٧. تُغَادِرُ الطَّائِرَةُ السَّاعَةَ الثَّالِثَةَ فَجْرًا. اُحْضُرْ إِلَى الْمَطَارِ قَبْلَ سَاعَتَيْنِ.

The employee: The flight number is 777. The plane departs at thirteen in the morning. Arrive at the airport two hours before.

اَلْمُوَظَّف: الرِحْلَة رَقَم سَبْعمِيَّة سَبْعَة وَسَبْعِين. الطَّيَّارَة هَاتِمْشِي السَّاعَة تَلَتَاشَر. تَعَالَى الْمَطَار قَبْل سَاعَتِين.

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اَلْمُسَافِرُ: شُكْراً.

The traveler: Thank you.

اَلْمُسَافِر: شُكْراً.

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اَلْمُوَظَّفُ: رِحْلَةً سَعِيدَةً.

The employee: Have a nice trip.

اَلْمُوَظَّف : رِحْلَة سَعِيدَة.

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COMPREHENSION 1 (ABY 1B – UNIT 13)

Exercise: Answer the following questions briefly.

1 – To where is he traveling?

2 – What does the traveler want?

3 – How many tickets are with him?

4 – What is his flight number?

5 – When does his plane depart?

6 – Who will travel with him?

7 – When will he arrive at the airport?

Alhamdulillah, we have successfully navigated the conversation at the airport. It is our sincere hope that this lesson from Al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik 1B has provided you with useful vocabulary and phrases related to travel in both English and Arabic. Remember that consistent practice and active engagement with the material are crucial for language acquisition. Continue to review this dialogue and strive to incorporate the new words and expressions into your own communication. May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala grant us continuous progress and understanding in our pursuit of knowledge. Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.