Hot Springs & Baths

1. إمتا كايحل الحمام وإمتا كايتسد؟

   imta kāyḥell l-ḥammām w-imta kāytsedd?

   When does the hammam open and when does it close?

   Usage

   Asks the opening and closing times of a public bath. Many bathhouses set different hours for men and women, so check yours.

   Grammar Note

   "ḥammām" is the traditional public bathhouse; the same word also means bathroom and pigeon, so context decides. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

2. واش كاينة شي فوطة؟

   wāsh kāyna shī fūṭa?

   Is there a towel?

   Usage

   Asks whether a towel is available at the bathhouse, to rent or buy.

   Grammar Note

   "kāyna" is "there is" agreeing with a feminine noun. Composed from dictionary-verified words.

3. بشحال الدخول؟

   b-shḥāl d-dkhūl?

   How much is the entry?

   Usage

   Asks the entrance fee of a bathhouse. Scrubbing or massage is usually charged on top.

   Grammar Note

   "b-shḥāl" is "for how much": the preposition b- attached to "shḥāl". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

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