Meaning
Asks someone to demonstrate or point out something.
Cultural Background
In the Levant, people often use the word 'Farjini' (فرجيني) instead of 'Turini'. It comes from the root F-R-J, which relates to opening or revealing. Egyptians use 'Warini' (وريني) almost exclusively in daily life. It's a very friendly and direct way to ask to see something. In the Gulf, 'Arouni' (أروني) or 'Warini' are common. There is a high emphasis on visual proof in business dealings. In Morocco, you might hear 'Werri li' (وري لي). The 'li' is used more often here than in MSA.
Use your hands
When saying this, pointing at the object or the general direction makes you much easier to understand.
Gender matters
If you are speaking to a woman, the pronunciation of 'turini' stays very similar, but the grammar behind it changes slightly. Don't worry too much at A2 level!
Meaning
Asks someone to demonstrate or point out something.
Use your hands
When saying this, pointing at the object or the general direction makes you much easier to understand.
Gender matters
If you are speaking to a woman, the pronunciation of 'turini' stays very similar, but the grammar behind it changes slightly. Don't worry too much at A2 level!
Add 'Min Fadlak'
Always add 'min fadlak' (please) at the end to sound like a native speaker: 'هل يمكن أن تريني، من فضلك؟'
Eye Contact
In many Arab cultures, making polite eye contact while asking to be shown something shows sincerity and interest.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the request: 'Can you show me the way?'
هل يمكن أن ____ الطريق؟
'Turini' is the correct verb for 'show me'.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a teacher to show an example?
كيف تطلب من الأستاذ مثالاً؟
The 'Hal yumkin an' structure is the most polite and standard for a classroom.
Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the object pronouns (-ni, -na, -hu) is key.
Complete the dialogue at the airport.
الموظف: جواز سفرك من فضلك. المسافر: نعم، هل يمكن أن ____ أين أضعه؟
The traveler is asking where to place the passport.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and want to see their new cat.
Asking to see the cat is the natural social request.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
5 exercisesهل يمكن أن ____ الطريق؟
'Turini' is the correct verb for 'show me'.
كيف تطلب من الأستاذ مثالاً؟
The 'Hal yumkin an' structure is the most polite and standard for a classroom.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching the object pronouns (-ni, -na, -hu) is key.
الموظف: جواز سفرك من فضلك. المسافر: نعم، هل يمكن أن ____ أين أضعه؟
The traveler is asking where to place the passport.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and want to see their new cat.
Asking to see the cat is the natural social request.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite and professional for a workplace setting.
Change 'turini' to 'turi-na' (ترينا).
'Mumkin' is the shortened, more casual version used in dialects.
Use 'turi-hi' (تريه).
The verb 'Arini' (Show me) is used by Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Musa when speaking to God.
Yes, it can be used for abstract concepts in a poetic or serious context.
The 'ni' is the object pronoun for 'me'. The 'n' is a buffer called 'Nun of Protection'.
Only with very close friends or if you are in a position of authority; otherwise, it's too blunt.
In MSA, it is written the same 'تريني' but the 'i' sound at the end is slightly longer.
هل أريتني؟ (Did you show me?)
Yes, it's very common to ask for a photo or location via text this way.
Only if you say it very slowly. At normal speed, it sounds like a polite, educated person.
Related Phrases
أرني
specialized formShow me (Imperative)
دعني أرى
similarLet me see
ممكن نظرة؟
informalCan I have a look?
أعطني دليلاً
builds onGive me proof
فسر لي
contrastExplain to me
