funduq

During a safar or riHla (reeh-lah; vacation), the funduq is your home away from home -- it's where you get up in the morning and sleep at night, and it can serve as a base for you to regroup before facing daily adventures.

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

I wonder whether al-Bunduqiya for venice is derives from the word "funduq" for "merchant hostellry".

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So choosing the funduq that's right for you is very important.

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

Making a Reservation After you identify the right funduq with the right maraafiq and ghurfa, you're ready to make a Hajzu (haj-zoo; reservation)!

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

Before you leave the funduq, make sure you get all your ` amti'a from your ghurfa, and take care of the faatuura (fah-too-rah; bill).

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

Where will you be staying during the trip? funduq booshentoof. foon-dook boo-shen-toof.

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

With so many options to choose from, how do you know which funduq is right for you?

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

If you can afford it, making a Hajzu in a funduq faakhir (foon-dook fah-kheer; luxury hotel) is nice.

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

You find out how to inquire about specific aspects of the funduq (such as available amenities and proximity to the city center), how to make a room reservation and check into your room, how to interact with the funduq staff, and, last but not least, how to successfully check out of your hotel room!

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006

In order to say you're going to stay at the funduq "for a period of" so much time, use the following formula: li muddat (lee moo-dat) followed by the duration of your stay.

Arabic for Dummies Bouchentouf, Amine 2006