Arabic · Beginnerفَقَدْتُ مَحْفَظَتِيI Lost My Wallet

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00:00Intro
Hello friends! I am Karim, and with me is my friend Layla.
Welcome everyone! I am Layla, and I am very happy to meet you.
Hello Layla! How was your morning today?
It was a quiet and beautiful morning. How was your morning, Karim?
It was a morning full of movement! I was looking for my glasses everywhere.
Hahaha, and where did you find them in the end, Karim?
I found them on my head! I always forget where I put my things.
Hahaha, that is a very funny situation! But why were you searching with such worry?
Because I thought that losing glasses is the hardest thing in the morning!
No, I do not agree with you Karim! Losing a wallet is much harder, because in it are money and cards.
True Layla, you are right! The wallet has everything important.
Yes, and for this reason we learn how to act calmly upon losing something.
This is a simple and very useful Arabic conversation for beginners.
Today we learn together six very useful phrases.
The first phrase is: I lost my wallet.
And the second phrase is: I am searching for it.
And the third is: The lost and found office.
And the fourth is: Did you find anything?
And the fifth is: This is my wallet.
And the sixth is: Thank you for your help.
These phrases are essential for every person in their daily life.
We use them always in cafes, stations, and markets.
I am excited to know the details of this illustrative story!
Come with us to listen to a short illustrative story about losing a wallet.
We now begin the fun illustrative story section.
Imagine with us this simple daily situation.
There was a young man named Tariq, sitting in a small cafe.
He ordered a cup of warm tea with mint.
He placed his small brown wallet on the table in front of him.
He drank the delicious tea and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere.
Suddenly he looked at his watch, and found that time passed quickly!
He got up quickly from his place to catch the city bus.
He walked quickly until he reached the bus station.
He stood before the bus door to pay the ticket fare.
He put his hand in the jacket pocket but found nothing!
He put his hand in the trousers pocket, but it was empty too.
The young man was worried and said in fear: I lost my wallet!
What a difficult and very sudden situation!
Tariq remembered that he placed the wallet on the cafe table.
He left the bus and ran quickly toward the cafe.
He reached the cafe tired and breathing with difficulty.
He looked at the table, but it was completely clean.
He asked the worker worriedly: Did you see my brown wallet?
The worker smiled and said kindly: Do not worry, my friend.
He said to him: We took it to the lost and found office at the station!
Tariq felt great relief and intense joy.
This happens to us when we are in a hurry.
Yes, and therefore we need to memorize the phrases to ask for help.
Now we move to explaining the essential phrases in detail.
Let us learn how to speak clearly and confidently with others.
We arrive now at the essential phrases section.
The first phrase is: I lost my wallet.
The phrase 'I lost my wallet' we say when money and cards are lost.
It means 'I lost my wallet' in English.
You say it to the waiter or employee when you look for it.
A simple example: Excuse me, I lost my wallet here.
The second phrase is: I am searching for it.
The phrase 'I am searching for it' means that I am trying to find it.
It means 'I am searching for it' in English.
When your friend asks you what you are doing, you reply: I am searching for it.
Yes, an example: I am searching for it everywhere.
The third phrase is: The lost and found office.
The lost and found office is the place that keeps people's items.
It means 'the lost and found office' in English.
You find this office in stations and big markets.
You ask about it saying: Where is the lost and found office, please?
The fourth phrase is: Did you find anything?
The phrase 'Did you find anything?' is a simple question to the employee.
It means 'Did you find anything?' in English.
You ask with it to know whether the wallet arrived at the office.
You say politely: Hello, did you find anything today?
The fifth phrase is: This is my wallet.
The phrase 'This is my wallet' we say when we see our item.
It means 'this is my wallet' in English.
When the employee shows you your wallet, you say: This is my wallet!
And you describe it saying: This is my small brown wallet.
The sixth phrase is: Thank you for your help.
The phrase 'Thank you for your help' we say when we take the wallet.
It means 'thank you for your help' in English.
It is a beautiful word of thanks to the kind employee.
You say: Thank you for your help, I am very happy.
And now, we move to a fun practice dialogue between us.
Come with us to apply these phrases in a complete situation.
We now begin the practical training section, Layla.
I play the role of the lost and found office employee.
And I am a worried customer looking for his lost wallet!
Welcome sir. How can I help you today?
Hello! I am very worried, I lost my wallet a short while ago.
Do not worry sir, we are here to help you. Where did you lose it?
I believe that I lost it in the station cafe.
Did you look for it there well?
Yes, I have been searching for it for a whole hour.
Alright, this is the central lost and found office.
Excellent! Did you find anything this morning?
We found some items today. What is the color of your wallet?
It is a small brown leather wallet.
And does it have some personal cards in it?
Yes, in it are the bus card and some cash.
One minute please... Is this it?
Yes! This is exactly my brown wallet!
Here is your wallet sir, check everything.
Everything is present and intact, praise be to God!
We are very happy because you found it!
Thank you for your great help, madam!
You are welcome, this is always our duty in the office.
This was a very pleasant and clear dialogue, Layla.
Yes, when we use these phrases, communication becomes easy.
Now we move to a short quiz to test your understanding with us!
Let us start the quiz together, Karim.
We now begin the short quiz section, friends.
I am completely ready to answer all the questions!
The first question: You were in the cafe and did not find your wallet, what do you say?
I say to the waiter worriedly: I lost my wallet, please!
A correct and excellent answer, Karim!
This is the first phrase we say when something is lost from us.
The second question: Your friend asked you what you are doing under the table, how do you reply?
I reply quickly: I am searching for it here.
Very wonderful! 'I am searching for it' means that you want to find the item.
It is a very simple and direct phrase.
The third question: You want to ask about the place that keeps lost items, what do you say?
I ask the reception employee: Where is the lost and found office?
Well done Karim! The lost and found office is the right place.
There we find all the items that people lose.
The fourth question: You entered the office and want to ask the employee what reached them, what do you say?
I say to him politely: Did you find anything?
A precise and very helpful answer!
This question helps us find out the available items.
The fifth question: The employee showed you your small wallet, what do you say to him joyfully?
I smile and say with enthusiasm: Yes, this is my wallet!
Excellent Karim! You recognized it quickly.
The feeling of joy is great when we find our lost things.
The sixth question: You took your wallet and want to thank the employee before leaving, what do you say?
I say to him kindly: Thank you for your help!
A complete and very polite answer!
Thanking always pleases people and makes the day beautiful.
Now we arrive at the quick review to remember all the phrases.
Let us review together everything we learned today, friends.
We arrive now at the quick and useful review section.
We review together the six phrases in their correct order.
The first phrase: I lost my wallet.
And the second: I am searching for it.
And the third: The lost and found office.
And the fourth: Did you find anything?
And the fifth: This is my wallet.
And the sixth: Thank you for your help.
All of these phrases are easy and very short.
You can memorize them and use them at all times.
Today's challenge: Imagine that you lost something important in the city.
Open your mouth now and say with us in a loud voice: I lost my wallet!
Excellent! You are learning in a wonderful and fast way.
Thank you for listening and following along, friends.
Do not forget to write your comments and share the episode with your friends.
We wish you a happy and enjoyable day always!
Goodbye friends, we will see you soon in a new lesson!
Goodbye everyone!

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فَقَدْتُ مَحْفَظَتِيI lost my wallet
عَفْوًا، أَنَا فَقَدْتُ مَحْفَظَتِي هُنَا.Excuse me, I lost my wallet here.
أَبْحَثُ عَنْهَاI am searching for it
أَنَا أَبْحَثُ عَنْهَا فِي كُلِّ مَكَان.I am searching for it everywhere.
مَكْتَبُ الْمَفْقُودَاتThe lost and found office
أَيْنَ مَكْتَبُ الْمَفْقُودَاتِ مِنْ فَضْلِك؟Where is the lost and found office, please?
هَلْ وَجَدْتُمْ شَيْئًا؟Did you find anything?
وَالرَّابِعَةُ هِيَ: هَلْ وَجَدْتُمْ شَيْئًا؟And the fourth is: Did you find anything?
هٰذِهِ مَحْفَظَتِيThis is my wallet
نَعَم! هٰذِهِ مَحْفَظَتِي الْبُنِّيَّةُ تَمَامًا!Yes! This is exactly my brown wallet!
شُكْرًا لِمُسَاعَدَتِكُمThank you for your help
شُكْرًا لِمُسَاعَدَتِكُمُ الْكَبِيرَةِ يَا سَيِّدَتِي!Thank you for your great help, madam!

دورك

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قلها بصوت عالٍ
Today's small task

تَخَيَّلْ أَنَّكَ فَقَدْتَ مَحْفَظَتَكَ: تَكَلَّمْ بِالْعَرَبِيَّةِ وَقُلْ "فَقَدْتُ مَحْفَظَتِي" الْآن!Imagine that you lost your wallet: speak in Arabic and say "I lost my wallet" now!

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