Application: Buying a souvenir

Practise buying a souvenir, then follow up with a clarification or confirmation.

Explain your available time and your group's needs when asking about a visit. Confirm the starting and finishing points, and distinguish confirmed information from a personal suggestion.

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

Are these bowls made by local craftspeople?

هل يصنع حرفيون محليون هذه الأوعية؟

Explore the expression in context

The maker's details are on the label, along with the workshop location.

بيانات الصانع على الملصق، مع موقع الورشة.

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Was this item made locally, and is information about the maker available?

هل صُنعت هذه القطعة محليًا، وهل تتوفر معلومات عن صانعها؟

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Are these bowls made by local craftspeople?أوافق من حيث المبدأ، لكن التوقيت يحتاج إلى نقاش.هل يصنع حرفيون محليون هذه الأوعية؟أدرس الإنجليزية يومي الاثنين والأربعاء.طلبت حساء، لكن هذا يبدو سلطة.

2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: هل صُنعت هذه القطعة محليًا، وهل تتوفر معلومات عن صانعها؟I have a quick question, please. How should I address you at work?Let me check. Send it to the recruitment contact before the interview so everyone has the latest version. I hope that helps you plan.Was this item made locally, and is information about the maker available?The second offered more flexibility, but the supplier had not confirmed the final cost.