Elementary · scenario 71 of 84

Describe a friend's appearance

Give a physical description to help someone find your friend.

The situation Someone is looking for your friend. Describe what they look like.

The dialogue

أهلاً بك، كيف شكل صديقك؟
ahlan bik, kayfa shaklu ṣadīqik?
Welcome, what does your friend look like?
هو طويل، وعنده شعر أسود.
huwa ṭawīl, wa-ʿindahu shaʿr aswad.
He is tall, and he has black hair.
وماذا يرتدي اليوم؟
wa-mādhā yartadī al-yawm?
And what is he wearing today?
هو يرتدي قميصاً أبيض ونظارة.
huwa yartadī qamīṣan abyaḍ wa-naẓẓāra.
He is wearing a white shirt and glasses.
هل هو هناك بجانب المكتب؟
hal huwa hunāka bi-jānib al-maktab?
Is he there next to the desk?
نعم، هذا هو! شكراً جزيلاً لك.
naʿam, hādhā huwa! shukran jazīlan lak.
Yes, that's it! Thank you very much.

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