Housing in Arabic
72 useful Arabic words for Housing. Tap the speaker icon to hear any word.
Kinds of property in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| عقار | property |
| منزل مستقل | detached house |
| منزل متلاصق | terraced house |
| بيت ريفي | country house |
| بيت تقليدي | traditional house |
| استوديو | studio flat |
| دوبلكس | duplex |
| برج سكني | residential tower |
| شاليه | chalet |
| قطعة أرض | plot of land |
| محل تجاري | commercial unit |
| سكن اجتماعي | social housing |
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Buying and selling in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| وكيل عقارات | estate agent |
| للبيع | for sale |
| معاينة | viewing |
| مشترٍ | buyer |
| تفاوض | negotiation |
| دفعة أولى | down payment |
| رهن عقاري | mortgage |
| عمولة | commission |
| تثمين | valuation |
| صك | title deed |
| مِلْكية | ownership |
| مزاد | auction |
Features of a home in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| حديقة خلفية | back garden |
| مرآب | garage |
| مدفأة | fireplace |
| تدفئة مركزية | central heating |
| علّية | attic |
| غرفة غسيل | utility room |
| مطبخ مفتوح | open-plan kitchen |
| خزانة حائط | built-in wardrobe |
| عزل | insulation |
| نظام إنذار | alarm system |
| ألواح شمسية | solar panels |
| غرفة ضيوف | guest room |
Rental contracts in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| مدة العقد | contract term |
| بند | clause |
| توقيع | signature |
| جدّد | to renew |
| فسخ | to cancel |
| إشعار | notice |
| متأخرات | arrears |
| رسوم | fees |
| شامل الفواتير | bills included |
| شريك سكن | flatmate |
| مسموح | allowed |
| إخلاء | eviction |
The neighbourhood in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| منطقة سكنية | residential area |
| منطقة تجارية | shopping district |
| منطقة صناعية | industrial area |
| مرافق | facilities |
| ساحة لعب | playground |
| مركز صحي | health centre |
| نادٍ رياضي | sports club |
| شارع رئيسي | main road |
| حيوي | lively |
| ضجيج | noise |
| أمان | safety |
| مختار | mukhtar |
The state of a home in Arabic
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| رطوبة | damp |
| عفن | mould |
| تصدع | cracks |
| تهوية | ventilation |
| حشرات | pests |
| ترميم | renovation |
| مجدَّد | renovated |
| متهالك | run-down |
| مهجور | abandoned |
| بحالة جيدة | in good condition |
| جاهز للسكن | ready to move into |
| معزول صوتيًا | soundproof |

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