Housing and maintenance phrases

Twenty useful expressions and situation labels, with Arabic meanings and a comprehension check.

Read the expressions and their meanings, then open each related conversation to understand the context. Some expressions name a situation or task rather than forming a complete sentence. Choose five relevant expressions and use them in your notes.

Practical examples

Viewing an apartment

معاينة شقة

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What rent includes

ما يشمله الإيجار

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A moving date

موعد الانتقال

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Reporting a leak

مشكلة تسريب

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A maintenance visit

حجز صيانة

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A heating problem

تدفئة غير منتظمة

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Handing over keys

تسليم مفاتيح

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Understanding an agreement

قراءة عقد

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Utility meters

عدادات الخدمات

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A property's mailbox

صندوق بريد العقار

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An appliance repair

إصلاح جهاز

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Discussing a renewal

تجديد إقامة

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An extra room

غرفة إضافية

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Moving furniture

نقل أثاث

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A window problem

مشكلة نافذة

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Bicycle storage

موقف دراجة

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A move-out inspection

فحص قبل المغادرة

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Recording the condition

صور حالة العقار

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A building noise concern

شكوى ضوضاء

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After a repair

نهاية الإصلاح

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Check your understanding

1. Which phrase means «معاينة شقة»?
2. Which phrase means «قراءة عقد»?
3. Which phrase means «مشكلة نافذة»?