Application: A fare estimate

Practise a fare estimate, then follow up with a clarification or confirmation.

Practise a fare estimate, then follow up with a clarification or confirmation.

Distinguish the destination, stop and platform, and restate directions to check understanding. Use valid for to discuss a ticket's coverage and allow time to plan a connection.

The first two examples come from the linked conversation. The third adds a follow-up. Notice the movement from opening request to response and clarification.

Practical examples

Can you tell me the approximate taxi fare?

هل يمكنك إخباري بتكلفة سيارة الأجرة التقريبية؟

Explore the expression in context

The dispatcher can provide an estimate based on your destination and traffic.

يمكن لموظف الحجز تقديم تقدير يعتمد على وجهتك وحالة المرور.

Explore the expression in context

Could you explain whether the estimate includes any additional charges?

هل يمكنك توضيح ما إذا كان التقدير يشمل أي رسوم إضافية؟

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Can you tell me the approximate taxi fare?
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: هل يمكنك توضيح ما إذا كان التقدير يشمل أي رسوم إضافية؟