Traveling with Kids

1. في قائمة طعام للأطفال؟

   Fī ʾāʾimet ṭaʿām lil-aṭfāl?

   Is there a children's menu?

   Usage

   At a restaurant; a lead-in to asking for small, mild dishes.

   Grammar Note

   "Li-" + noun means for. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

2. في كرسي عالي للطفل؟

   Fī kursi ʿāli liṭ-ṭifl?

   Is there a high chair for children?

   Usage

   For meals with a baby or toddler.

   Grammar Note

   The adjective follows the noun. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

3. وين أقرب ملعب للأطفال؟

   Wēn aʾrab malʿab lil-aṭfāl?

   Where is the nearest playground?

   Usage

   "Malʿab" is a playground or pitch.

   Grammar Note

   "Aʾrab" + noun means nearest ... Composed from dictionary-verified words.

4. هاد آمن للأطفال؟

   Hāda āmen lil-aṭfāl?

   Is this safe for children?

   Usage

   Point at equipment, water or food and ask.

   Grammar Note

   Pronoun + adjective, no copula. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

5. ابني مريض

   Ibni marīḍ

   My child is sick

   Usage

   "Ibni" is my son. For a daughter say "bnti marīḍa".

   Grammar Note

   "Marīḍ" for a boy, "marīḍa" for a girl.

6. في مكان لعب داخلي؟

   Fī makān laʿeb dākhili?

   Is there an indoor play area?

   Usage

   For rainy or very hot days.

   Grammar Note

   "Makān laʿeb" is a place of play. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

7. بدي حفاضات

   Biddi ḥafāḍāt

   I need diapers

   Usage

   At a pharmacy or supermarket; say the size too.

   Grammar Note

   "Biddi" + noun. "Ḥafāḍāt" is plural. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

8. مسموح يفوتو الأطفال؟

   Masmūḥ yfūtu el-aṭfāl?

   Are children allowed to enter?

   Usage

   Asks about entry to mosques, bars or sites.

   Grammar Note

   "Masmūḥ" + verb means it is allowed to ... Composed from dictionary-verified words.

9. ابني بيخاف من الزحمة

   Ibni byekhāf men ez-zaḥme

   My son is afraid of crowds

   Usage

   Asking for consideration in a crowd. For a daughter: "bnti btekhāf".

   Grammar Note

   "Khāf men" means to be afraid of. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

10. في مسبح للأطفال؟

    Fī masbaḥ lil-aṭfāl?

    Is there a children's pool?

    Usage

    At a hotel or resort.

    Grammar Note

    "Li-" + noun means for. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

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