Application: Running late

Practise running late, then follow up with a clarification or confirmation.

Practise running late, then follow up with a clarification or confirmation.

State the purpose of the appointment and request interpreting or clarification when needed. This path practises clinic communication and phrasing questions; ask the clinician to explain instructions and results relating to you.

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

Who should I call if I am running late?

بمن أتصل إذا كنت سأتأخر؟

Explore the expression in context

Contact the clinic using the number on your appointment confirmation.

اتصل بالعيادة باستخدام الرقم الموجود في تأكيد موعدك.

Explore the expression in context

Could you ask whether the appointment is still possible or needs to be rearranged?

هل يمكنك السؤال عما إذا كان الموعد ما زال ممكنًا أم يحتاج إلى إعادة ترتيب؟

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Who should I call if I am running late?
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: هل يمكنك السؤال عما إذا كان الموعد ما زال ممكنًا أم يحتاج إلى إعادة ترتيب؟