Arabic · Beginnerأَيْنَ مَحْفَظَتِي؟Missing Wallet at Checkout

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00:00Intro
Hello Layla! I am very happy to meet today.
Hello Karim! Why are you happy? Did something beautiful happen?
Yesterday in the morning, a very funny situation happened to me in the shop!
Hahaha! Karim and funny situations everywhere!
I was standing in front of the register, and suddenly I cried out: Where is my wallet?
Oh my god! This is a very embarrassing situation Karim!
Yes, I searched in every pocket, and I didn't find anything at first.
And did people in line look at you?
Yes, everyone was looking at me with astonishment and a smile!
Were you in a hurry as usual Karim?
Yes, I was rushing very much to reach work!
And haste makes a person forget his small things.
This is true, but the situation was useful for learning!
How was it useful for learning Karim?
I learned how to speak calmly in these situations.
This is a very beautiful story in the morning!
Today we learn six important phrases about forgetting the wallet.
Excellent! And the main phrase is: Where is my wallet?
Yes! And we also listen to a strange fact about ancient markets.
I am very excited to hear the story and the fact!
Let us start our enjoyable conversation now Layla.
Listen carefully friends, for the episode is very useful!
Let me tell you what happened with me yesterday in the morning.
I am listening happily! Tell me all the details.
I woke up at seven o'clock, and took my small bag.
And did you drink coffee at home before leaving?
No, I wanted to buy coffee from the bakery.
Good idea, for fresh coffee in the morning is delicious.
I went to a small bakery to buy bread and hot coffee.
Yummy! The smell of fresh bread in the morning is very wonderful.
I put the bread in the basket, and walked to the register to pay.
And was the place crowded at that time?
Yes, there were many people waiting in line.
And what happened when you reached the seller?
The seller smiled, so I asked him: How much is the bill? Then he gave me the invoice.
And here you put your hand in the pocket?
Yes! I put my hand in the pocket, and I didn't find anything!
Oh morning disasters! Did you cry out in the shop?
I said in a loud voice: Where is my wallet? I cannot find the wallet!
Hahaha! And did everyone look at you in the bakery?
Yes, the seller and the people in line looked at me!
And what did you say to the seller after that Karim?
I said to him calmly: Wait a moment please!
Wait a moment is a very useful phrase in this situation.
Then I opened the small bag searching for money.
And did you find the wallet in the bag?
No, I cannot find the wallet in the bag either!
What luck! What did you do after that?
I searched in the coat pocket, and found a small banknote!
How wonderful! I have cash in the coat!
Yes! I told the seller happily: I have cash here!
This is a great success Karim! Then you paid the price?
I paid the money and said to him: Thank you for your help my friend.
Thank you for your help is a very beautiful sentence to finish.
Yes, and the seller smiled and gave me the bread and coffee.
And did you drink coffee happily after that?
Yes, I drank coffee while smiling in the street!
It was an enjoyable situation, but what about the historical fact?
There is a funny fact about old markets in Damascus.
Really? What did merchants do long ago?
I read that merchants used to place the money pouch in a safe place.
And if the customer forgot money at home?
The seller would say: No problem, pay tomorrow in the morning!
What trust and beauty in the old markets!
Yes, ancient markets were a place of trust and friendship.
This is a very beautiful cultural fact Karim!
Now let us explain the six phrases for our friends.
Excellent idea! The first phrase is: Where is my wallet?
Ayna mahfazati means Where is my wallet in English.
We use this phrase when we search for the wallet.
For example, when you stand at checkout and say: Where is my wallet?
The second phrase is: I cannot find.
La ajidu means I cannot find in English.
For example: I cannot find keys, or I cannot find the phone.
Yes, as I said in the bakery: I cannot find the wallet!
The third phrase is: Wait a moment.
Intazir lahzah means Wait a moment in English.
We say this to the seller when we search for money in the bag.
Or when a person speaks quickly we say: Wait a moment!
The fourth phrase is: How much is the bill?
Kami al-hisab means How much is the bill in English.
This is an important question when paying in a restaurant or shop.
We always ask the seller: How much is the bill sir?
The fifth phrase is: I have cash.
Ma'i naqd means I have cash in English.
We use this phrase when we pay with paper money.
For example, at the seller in the street we say: I have cash!
The sixth phrase is: Thank you for your help.
Shukran li-musa'adatik means Thank you for your help in English.
We say this sentence to the person who helps us in the street or shop.
These are wonderful and very easy phrases for beginners!
Every phrase of these phrases helps in life.
Now is time for challenge between Team Karim and Team Layla!
I am in Team Layla! I put the wallet in the same place always.
I am in Team Karim! I forget the wallet sometimes in the coat!
Hahaha! Karim, you always forget your pens and your wallet!
No problem, this situation happens every day!
And which team do friends choose today?
Are you in Team Karim or Team Layla?
Write to us in the comments about your experiences!
In your opinion Layla, what percentage of people forget the wallet?
I think thirty percent? Is this correct?
I read that forty-five percent search for the wallet every week!
What wonder! A very large number of people!
Yes, every person searches for his pens and wallet or phone!
This is a natural matter in daily life.
And therefore, speaking simply and calmly helps a lot.
A very sound idea Karim!
Now we start the practical application section Layla.
Excellent! I present six situations to you, and you answer.
I am ready to answer all questions!
First situation: You are at the register searching for the wallet, what do you say?
I say to the seller with astonishment: Where is my wallet? I cannot find the wallet!
A correct and excellent answer Karim!
Yes, where is my wallet is the suitable sentence here.
Second situation: You are searching for your phone in the bag, what do you say?
I look in the bag and say: I cannot find the phone here!
Well done! La ajidu means you do not see the item.
Exactly, la ajidu helps us a lot in life.
Third situation: The seller wants money, and you open the bag, what do you say?
I smile and say to him: Wait a moment please!
Excellent! Wait a moment gives time to search.
This phrase grants calmness in the situation.
Fourth situation: You are in the restaurant and want to know the price, what do you ask?
I call the waiter and ask him: How much is the bill?
Wonderful! How much is the bill is a simple and important question.
We use how much is the bill in all shops and restaurants.
Fifth situation: You want to pay with paper money, what do you say?
I bring out the money and say: I have cash to pay!
Well done! I have cash clarifies the payment method.
Yes, I have cash is very understandable for everyone.
Sixth situation: The seller helped you find the money, what do you say?
I smile at him and say: Thank you for your help my friend!
Very beautiful! You answered all questions successfully.
This challenge was very enjoyable Layla!
You are very smart in quick responses!
And friends also can speak easily.
Correct, with daily practice, everything becomes easy.
Now we reached the daily task section for our friends.
Yes! Today's task is easy and very useful.
Stand in front of the mirror at home today.
And say in a loud voice three times: Where is my wallet?
Then say also: I have cash, and thank you for your help!
Repetition in front of the mirror helps to speak quickly.
And do not forget the money pouch at the bakery like I did!
Hahaha! We always make sure of our pockets before leaving.
Thank you for listening today friends.
Goodbye in a new and enjoyable episode!

Key phrases

6 to keep
أَيْنَ مَحْفَظَتِيWhere is my wallet?
where is my wallet
أَيْنَ مَحْفَظَتِي؟ لا أَرَاهَا فِي الحَقِيبَة.Where is my wallet? I don't see it in the bag.
كَمِ الْحِسَابHow much is the bill?
how much is the bill
مِن فَضْلِك، كَمِ الْحِسَاب اليَوْم؟Please, how much is the bill today?
مَعِي نَقْدI have cash
مَعِي نَقْد فَقَط، هَلْ تَقْبَلُونَ؟I only have cash; do you accept it?
شُكْرًا لِمُسَاعَدَتِكThank you for your help
thank you for your help
شُكْرًا لِمُسَاعَدَتِك فِي البَحْث عَنْهَا.Thank you for your help in looking for it.
لا أَجِدُI cannot find
I can't find
لا أَجِدُ مَحْفَظَتِي فِي الجَيْب.I can't find my wallet in the pocket.
انْتَظِرْ لَحْظَةWait a moment
wait a moment
انْتَظِرْ لَحْظَة، سَأَتَفَقَّدُ الحَقِيبَة.Wait a moment; I'll check the bag.

دورك

Your turn
قلها بصوت عالٍ
Today's small task

Say “أَيْنَ مَحْفَظَتِي” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.Say “أَيْنَ مَحْفَظَتِي” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.

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