Electronics

1. موبيل

   mūbīl

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   Used when asking for a mobile phone number.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary example asks for the number of a mobile phone.

2. كومبيوتر

   kūmbyūtar

   Computer

   Usage

   Used for a computer.

   Grammar Note

   Another word is "ordinatūr" (French "ordinateur").

3. شرجور

   sharjūr

   Charger

   Usage

   When you want to borrow a charger.

   Grammar Note

   From French "chargeur".

4. باتري

   bātri

   Battery

   Usage

   Use it when a phone battery has run out.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary example says the phone battery is flat. The same spelling also means a drum kit.

5. فيشة

   fīsha

   Plug

   Usage

   Used for the plug of a device.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary example says someone plugged in the television.

6. بريز

   brīz

   Power socket

   Usage

   Used for the wall socket.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary example says the charger is plugged into the socket.

7. سماعة

   smāʿa

   Headphones / earphones

   Usage

   Used for earphones and headphones.

   Grammar Note

   A doctor's stethoscope is the same word.

8. بافل

   bāfel

   Speaker

   Usage

   Used for a loudspeaker.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary example says the sound from the speaker is loud.

9. كاميرا

   kāmīrā

   Camera

   Usage

   Used for a camera, also a security camera.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary example mentions a surveillance camera. Another word is "muṣawwira".

10. تورش

    tūrsh

    Flashlight

    Usage

    Use it when you want a light in the dark.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary example says to switch on the torch.

11. كليماتيزور

    klīmātīzūr

    Air conditioner

    Usage

    Use it to ask about or adjust the air conditioning.

    Grammar Note

    Another word is "mukayyef" (مكيف).

12. كوموند

    kūmūnd

    Remote control

    Usage

    Use it when looking for the TV remote.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary example says someone forgot where the TV remote is.

13. فنتيلاتور

    fantīlātūr

    Electric fan

    Usage

    Used for an electric fan.

    Grammar Note

    From French "ventilateur"; the dictionary describes it as a fan that blows air.

14. فريجيدار

    frījīdār

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    Used for a refrigerator.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary example says food in the fridge does not go bad.

15. تلفزة

    telfza

    Television

    Usage

    Used for a television.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary example speaks of a plasma television.

16. مكرو أوند

    mikrū ūnd

    Microwave oven

    Usage

    Used for a microwave oven.

    Grammar Note

    From French "micro-ondes".

17. غسالة

    ghassāla

    Washing machine

    Usage

    Used for a washing machine.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary example says someone bought a new washing machine.

18. سشوار

    seshwār

    Hair dryer

    Usage

    Use it to ask for a hair dryer at a hotel.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary example describes drying hair with it; it is also spelled "sīshwār".

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