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Essential Gulf Arabic for Everyday Clinical Work

The core instructions and closing phrases used on the ward every day.

Pair each instruction with a gesture. In a busy ward, showing the movement while saying it is the fastest way to be understood.

Before leaving the room

You

Do you need anything?

tihtaaj shai?

تحتاج شي؟

Patient

Water, please.

maay, min fadlak

ماي، من فضلك

You

Right away. Get well soon.

haalan. salaamtak

حالاً. سلامتك