Common Arabic Survival Phrases That You Must Know
Learning a few essential Arabic phrases can make a big difference when communicating with patients. The more you use these phrases during daily interactions, the more natural they will become. At first, you may need to think carefully about what to say, but with regular practice, the words will come to you easily and fluently.
This is why practice is so important. Each time you repeat a phrase with a patient, you strengthen your memory and confidence. Over time, you will naturally expand your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills. Even simple phrases can help build trust and comfort between you and your patient.
Here are some practical Arabic phrases commonly used in a medical setting:
Nurse: Wait
Arabic: Intathir
Nurse: Listen to me
Arabic: Istami’
Nurse: Don’t worry, I will help you
Arabic: La takhaf, sawfa usa’iduk
Patient: Here
Arabic: Huna
Patient: Pain
Arabic: Al-alam
Using these simple expressions regularly will help you communicate more effectively and reassure your patients during their treatment.
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“Min fadlik, intathir” → “Please wait”
“Hal tuhissu bi-alam?” → “Are you in pain?”
“Sawfa usa’iduk” → “I will help you”
“Istami’ ilayya” → “Listen to me”
“Hal tafhamu?” → “Do you understand?”
“Min fadlik, ijlis huna.” → “Please sit here.”
“Hal tuhissu bi-alam fi hadha al-makan?” → “Do you feel pain in this area?”
“Satadhhab ila al-ghurfa raqam 5.” → “You will go to room number 5.”
“La takhaf, sawfa usa’iduk.” → “Don’t worry, I will help you.”
Nurse: مِن فَضْلِك، اِنْتَظِرْ هُنَا. سَيَأْتِي الطَّبِيبُ سَرِيعًا.
(Min fadlik, intathir huna. Saya’ti at-tabeebu saree’an.)
“Please wait here. The doctor will come soon.”
Patient: حَسَنًا، شُكْرًا.
(Hasanan, shukran.)
“Okay, thank you.”
Nurse: هَلْ تُحِسُّ بِأَلَمٍ الآن؟
(Hal tuhissu bi-alamin al-aan?)
“Are you in pain now?”
Patient: نَعَمْ، فِي ظَهْرِي.
(Na’am, fi zahri.)
“Yes, in my back.”
Nurse: سَوْفَ نُسَاعِدُك. اِسْتَلْقِ عَلَى السَّرِير مِن فَضْلِك.
(Sawfa nusa’iduk. Istalqi ‘ala as-sareer min fadlik.)
“We will help you. Please lie down on the bed.”
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