Meaning
To reserve accommodation, typically in a hotel.
Cultural Background
Booking during the winter months is essential as tourism peaks. In Saudi Arabia, 'Hajz' for Hajj and Umrah is a massive industry with dedicated apps. The word for room is often 'Oda' (أوضة) instead of 'Ghurfa'. You will hear 'Ahgiz oda' more often on the streets of Cairo. Hospitality is very informal. You might 'book' a room by just calling a friend who owns a hotel, and the 'Hajz' is based on a verbal promise (Kalima). French influence is strong. You might hear 'Réserver' used in code-switching, but 'Hajaza' remains the official term in all documents.
Use the Masdar
If you forget the verb conjugation, just say 'Hajz Ghurfa' (Booking a room). People will understand you perfectly.
Check the Dates
In the Arab world, the weekend is often Friday/Saturday. Make sure your 'Hajz' covers the right days!
Meaning
To reserve accommodation, typically in a hotel.
Use the Masdar
If you forget the verb conjugation, just say 'Hajz Ghurfa' (Booking a room). People will understand you perfectly.
Check the Dates
In the Arab world, the weekend is often Friday/Saturday. Make sure your 'Hajz' covers the right days!
Ask for a Discount
After saying 'أريد حجز غرفة', always ask 'هل يوجد خصم؟' (Is there a discount?). It's common to negotiate.
Marriage Certificates
In some countries, if you 'Hajz' a room with a partner, carry a copy of your marriage certificate just in case.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to book' (I want to book...).
أريد أن ____ غرفة في الفندق.
After 'أن' (an), we use the present tense first-person form 'أحجز' (ahjuzu).
Which sentence means 'I booked a room yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Hajaztu' is the past tense for 'I'.
Match the Arabic word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary words for this topic.
Complete the dialogue between a guest and a receptionist.
Guest: مرحباً، أريد ____ غرفة. Receptionist: كم ليلة تريد؟
'Hajz' (booking) is the only word that fits the context of a hotel room.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Room Types to Book
Types
- • غرفة مفردة
- • غرفة مزدوجة
- • جناح (Suite)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesأريد أن ____ غرفة في الفندق.
After 'أن' (an), we use the present tense first-person form 'أحجز' (ahjuzu).
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Hajaztu' is the past tense for 'I'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the core vocabulary words for this topic.
Guest: مرحباً، أريد ____ غرفة. Receptionist: كم ليلة تريد؟
'Hajz' (booking) is the only word that fits the context of a hotel room.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, 'يحجز تذكرة طيران' (to book a flight ticket) is very common.
'Hajz' is a formal reservation. 'Ihtiyat' is more like 'precaution' or 'backup', though 'Ihtiyati' can mean 'reserved' in sports.
Say 'عندي حجز' (Indi hajz).
In MSA, yes. In Egypt, they say 'Oda'. In some contexts, 'Hujra' is used, but it's rare for hotels.
Yes, 'Nahnu nahjiz' (We book) or 'Hajazna' (We booked).
You 'Hajaza' the room (direct object), but you 'Hajaza li' a person (book for someone).
It is 'حجز غير مسترد' (Hajz ghayr mustard).
They will say 'لا يوجد غرف شاغرة' (No vacant rooms) or 'الفندق كامل العدد'.
Yes, 'حجز موقف سيارة'.
Yes, 'احتجاز' (Ihtijaz) is the word for detention, from the same root.
Ask 'بكم الحجز؟' or 'ما هو سعر الغرفة؟'.
Absolutely, it is the standard now in all major cities.
Related Phrases
تأكيد الحجز
builds onBooking confirmation
إلغاء الحجز
contrastBooking cancellation
حجز طاولة
similarTo reserve a table
موعد محجوز
specialized formReserved appointment
غرفة مزدوجة
builds onDouble room
