Accessibility

1. هالمكان مناسب للكرسي المتحرك؟

   Hal-makān munāseb lal-kursi el-mutaḥarrek?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Ask before entering. "Kursi mutaḥarrek" literally means "moving chair".

   Grammar Note

   The adjective repeats the article of its noun. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

2. في مصعد هون؟

   Fī maṣʿad hōn?

   Is there an elevator / lift here?

   Usage

   Useful when stairs are difficult.

   Grammar Note

   "Fī" asks whether something exists. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

3. بدي غرفة مجهزة لشخص عندو إعاقة

   Biddi ghurfe mjahhaze la-shakhṣ ʿindo iʿāʾa

   I need a room with accessibility features

   Usage

   Tell the hotel when booking, and add specifics such as a wheelchair.

   Grammar Note

   "Shakhṣ ʿindo iʿāʾa" = a person with a disability; the stiff MSA term was avoided. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

4. في منحدر أو مدخل بلا درج؟

   Fī munḥadar aw madkhal bala daraj?

   Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

   Usage

   Checks for step-free entry; "munḥadar" is a slope.

   Grammar Note

   "Bala" + noun = "without ...". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

5. وين الحمام المجهز لشخص عندو إعاقة؟

   Wēn el-ḥammām el-mjahhaz la-shakhṣ ʿindo iʿāʾa?

   Where is the accessible restroom?

   Usage

   A descriptive phrase; a pictogram on a door is often clearer locally.

   Grammar Note

   "El-mjahhaz" agrees with the masculine "el-ḥammām". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

6. عندي ضعف بالنظر، فيك تساعدني؟

   ʿIndi ḍaʿf bin-naẓar, fīk tsāʿedni?

   I am visually impaired, can you help me?

   Usage

   Explains a visual impairment and asks for help.

   Grammar Note

   "Ḍaʿf bin-naẓar" = weakness in sight. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

7. عندكن قائمة طعام بخط كبير؟

   ʿIndkon ʾāʾimet ṭaʿām bi-khaṭṭ kbīr?

   Do you have large-print menus?

   Usage

   At a restaurant; "ʿindkon" addresses the staff.

   Grammar Note

   "ʾĀʾimet ṭaʿām" is a noun chain (list of food). Composed from dictionary-verified words.

8. فيني فوت مع كلبي المرشد؟

   Fīni fūt maʿ kalbi el-murshid?

   Can I bring my service / guide dog?

   Usage

   Many people dislike dogs here, so always ask before entering.

   Grammar Note

   "Kalbi el-murshid" = my guide dog. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

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