Arabic · Beginnerأُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِكI want medicine for headache, please.

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Hello Layla! How are you doing today?
Welcome Karim! I am doing well and very happy. How are you?
I am doing well today, but I had a mild headache yesterday.
Get well soon, Karim! Did you sit in front of the screen for a long time?
Yes, I worked on the computer for many hours, so I felt some fatigue.
Hahaha, you always forget to take a break when working!
That is true, so I walked in the evening to the nearby pharmacy.
An excellent step, visiting the pharmacy is an important daily situation for every learner.
True, when we enter the pharmacy, we need simple and direct words.
Exactly! And today we learn together six essential phrases for this daily situation.
What are the six phrases, Layla?
The first phrase is to ask for headache medicine: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
And the second phrase is to describe throat pain: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.
And the third phrase is to ask about the medical paper: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
And the fourth phrase is to specify the size: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
And the fifth phrase is to know the drinking time: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
And the sixth phrase is to ask about the price: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟
Very clear and easy phrases! Did you find your medicine quickly, Karim?
Yes, I spoke with the pharmacist politely, and it was an easy experience.
That is wonderful! In the next story section, we listen to Karim's story at the pharmacy.
I arrived at the pharmacy near my house in the evening.
How was the pharmacy when you entered?
It was bright and clean, with very well-organized glass shelves.
That is lovely, pharmacies in the evening are usually quiet.
Yes, it was quiet, and the pharmacist stood behind the counter in his white coat.
What did you say to him when you approached him, Karim?
I smiled and said to him: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
A very clear and polite request!
The pharmacist brought a well-known green box from the shelf.
Did you ask him about the conditions for buying this medicine?
Yes, I asked him calmly: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
A smart question when buying medicine in a new city.
He smiled and said: You do not need a prescription for this simple medicine.
And was the box big or small?
It was big, so I said to him: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
A sound choice because you only need a few pills.
True, then I asked him about the usage: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
That is an important question to know the pharmacist's directions!
He answered politely: Read the directions written on the box.
Knowing the price is also an important step before paying!
I asked him before paying: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟
And how much was the price, Karim?
It was only fifteen dirhams, so I paid by card.
Excellent! A quick and successful trip to the pharmacy.
And you, Layla, did you enter the pharmacy recently?
Yes, I went in the morning when I felt pain in my throat before my speech.
Throat pain is annoying, especially during prolonged speaking.
True, but speaking with the pharmacy was simple and helpful.
That is wonderful! In the next story section, we listen to Layla's story at the pharmacy.
I woke up in the morning before my meeting, and felt a slight heat in my throat.
Throat pain needs something warm and soothing.
I walked to the neighborhood pharmacy on the large commercial street.
How was the pharmacy atmosphere in the morning?
It was very quiet, and the scent of mint and herbs filled the place.
I like warm tea, but lozenges are very useful before speaking.
Yes, I stood before her and said: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.
A simple and quick description of feeling discomfort.
She brought me soothing honey and lemon drops for the throat.
Did you ask her about the medical paper?
Yes, I asked her: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
That is a smart question that always saves you time!
She said: No, these are simple soothing drops sold without a prescription.
And did you request a specific size?
Yes, I said to her: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
Because the small box is easy to carry in the bag!
Exactly! Then I asked her: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
And did she explain to you the directions for use?
Yes, she said: Read the directions written on the box.
And was the price suitable?
I asked her: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟ And she said only ten dirhams.
An excellent price for a small and suitable box!
Yes, and now in the next essential phrases section, we explain each phrase clearly.
In this section, we explain the meanings of the six phrases and how to say them with confidence.
The first phrase: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
This sentence means that we ask for medicine for head pain politely.
We say it when we enter the pharmacy and want to buy head medicine.
The word صُدَاع means head pain, and it is a very common word.
The second phrase: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.
This phrase is useful for explaining feeling dryness or pain in the throat.
The word حَلْق means throat, and we say it to the pharmacist so he understands our feeling.
We use this sentence to ask for soothing drops or a warm drink.
The third phrase: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
We ask this question to know whether the medicine needs a doctor's paper.
The word وَصْفَة means the doctor's paper that carries the medicine's name.
This is an important question when visiting a pharmacy in any country.
The fourth phrase: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
We use this phrase to specify the size of the box that we want to buy.
The word عُلْبَة means the small box that contains the medicine.
The small size is excellent for travel and short-term use.
The fifth phrase: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
This question is to know how to use the medicine with eating.
We ask the pharmacist to be sure whether we eat before the medicine or after it.
This is a smart question to always follow the pharmacist's directions.
The sixth phrase: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟
A simple and direct question to know the price before paying.
The word سِعْر means price, and we use it in all stores.
Easy words that give us great confidence when purchasing.
Well done, Karim! In the next quiz section, we test these phrases in six situations.
In this section, I state a situation and Karim gives us the appropriate phrase.
I am ready and prepared for all the questions!
The first situation: You are in the pharmacy, and your head hurts, what do you say to the pharmacist?
I say to him politely: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
A correct and excellent answer!
The second situation: You feel dryness and pain in your throat, how do you explain that?
I speak clearly and say: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.
Very true! An accurate and useful description.
The third situation: You want to know whether you need a doctor's paper, what do you ask?
I ask him politely: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
Well done, Karim! A question in its right place.
The fourth situation: Before you is a big box, and you want a smaller size, what do you say?
I smile and say: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
A wonderful and specific answer!
The fifth situation: You want to know the timing of taking the medicine with food, how do you ask?
I ask directly: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
Excellent! This is a very necessary question.
The sixth situation: You arrived at payment time, how do you ask about the price?
I take out my wallet and ask: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟
Complete and excellent answers, Karim!
Thank you, Layla! It was a fun and quick quiz.
And now in the next quick recap section, we review the six phrases together.
In the quick recap section, we review the six phrases in their order.
The first phrase to request head medicine: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
And the second phrase to describe throat pain: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.
And the third phrase to ask about the medical paper: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
And the fourth phrase to specify the size: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
And the fifth phrase to know the drinking time: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
And the sixth phrase to ask about the price: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟
And now we reach the direct episode challenge for all our dear listeners!
Imagine that you stood before the pharmacist today. Say with us now in a clear voice:
أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
Repeat this phrase once more so you always remember it.
أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
Very excellent! You are now ready to speak at the pharmacy with complete confidence.
We wish you a healthy day full of energy and comfort.
Thank you for listening, and goodbye until a new episode!
Goodbye everyone!

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أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِكI want medicine for headache, please.
أَقُولُ لِلصَّيْدَلِيِّ بِأَدَب: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.I say to the pharmacist politely: أُرِيدُ دَوَاءً لِلصُّدَاعِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.
عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْقI have a pain in the throat.
أَشْرَحُ شُعُورِي بِوُضُوح: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.I explain my feeling clearly: عِنْدِي أَلَمٌ فِي الْحَلْق.
هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟Do I need a prescription?
أَسْأَلُ الصَّيْدَلِيَّ بِهُدُوء: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟I ask the pharmacist calmly: هَلْ أَحْتَاجُ إِلَى وَصْفَة؟
أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِكI want a small box, please.
أُحَدِّدُ الْحَجْمَ الْمُنَاسِب: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.I specify the suitable size: أُرِيدُ عُلْبَةً صَغِيرَةً مِنْ فَضْلِك.
هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟Do I take it after food?
أَسْأَلُ عَنِ الاسْتِعْمَال: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟I ask about the usage: هَلْ آخُذُهُ بَعْدَ الطَّعَام؟
كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟How much is this medicine?
أَسْأَلُ قَبْلَ الدَّفْع: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟I ask before paying: كَمْ سِعْرُ هٰذَا الدَّوَاء؟

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