Banking & ATM

1. فين كاينة البنكة؟

   fīn kāyna l-benka?

   Where is the bank?

   Usage

   Asks where the nearest bank is.

   Grammar Note

   "l-benka" is from French banque; "kāyna" is the feminine form agreeing with it. Based on dictionary sentences about the bank. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

2. واش نقدر نصرف الفلوس هنا؟

   wāsh nqder nṣerref l-flūs hnā?

   Can I exchange money here?

   Usage

   Checks whether currency can be exchanged at a bank or exchange office.

   Grammar Note

   "ṣerref" (to change money) is attested in the dictionary. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

3. الكارت ديالي ماكاتخدمش

   l-kārt dyāli mā kātkhdem-sh

   My card does not work

   Usage

   Tells staff that your card does not work.

   Grammar Note

   "khdem" (to work) is also used for things that function; compare the attested "makhddamch". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

4. بغيت نسيفط شي فلوس

   bghīt nsīfeṭ shī flūs

   I want to send some money

   Usage

   Tells staff you want to send money.

   Grammar Note

   "sīfeṭ" means to send and is attested in dictionary sentences (a spelling with ص also occurs). Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

5. إمتا كاتحل البنكة؟

   imta kātḥell l-benka?

   When does the bank open?

   Usage

   Asks when the bank opens.

   Grammar Note

   An attested dictionary sentence.

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