Meaning
To exit a public bus.
Cultural Background
In Egypt, the bus (otobis) is often very crowded. To get off, you must start moving toward the door several minutes early. You might say 'Nazil ya rayes' to the driver. People often use 'Bas' instead of 'Hafila'. It is common to thank the driver as you get off by saying 'Ya'tik al-afiya' (May God give you health). Public buses are modern and air-conditioned. There are often separate sections for families/women. You must wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before you 'tanzilu'. The word 'Kar' or 'Tobis' is common. Getting off the bus often involves navigating busy street markets located near bus stops.
The 'Min' Rule
Always pair 'nazala' with 'min' for vehicles. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't Jump!
In some cities, buses don't stop completely. Be careful when you 'tanzilu'!
Meaning
To exit a public bus.
The 'Min' Rule
Always pair 'nazala' with 'min' for vehicles. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't Jump!
In some cities, buses don't stop completely. Be careful when you 'tanzilu'!
Dialect Shortcut
If you forget 'hafila', just say 'bas'. Everyone will understand you.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing preposition.
أنا أنزل ___ الحافلة.
The verb 'nazala' requires 'min' (from) when you are exiting a vehicle.
Choose the correct past tense form for 'I got off'.
____ من الحافلة أمام بيتي.
'Nazaltu' is the first-person singular past tense form.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
أحمد: أين أنت الآن؟ خالد: أنا في الطريق، ____.
The context 'I am on the way' suggests he will be getting off soon.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'You are telling a friend to get off at the next stop.'
Which phrase is correct?
This is a direct instruction using the imperative 'inzil'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Regional Bus Names
Practice Bank
4 exercisesأنا أنزل ___ الحافلة.
The verb 'nazala' requires 'min' (from) when you are exiting a vehicle.
____ من الحافلة أمام بيتي.
'Nazaltu' is the first-person singular past tense form.
أحمد: أين أنت الآن؟ خالد: أنا في الطريق، ____.
The context 'I am on the way' suggests he will be getting off soon.
Which phrase is correct?
This is a direct instruction using the imperative 'inzil'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but 'kharaja min al-sayyara' is more common unless it's a large truck or SUV where you literally step down.
It is understood everywhere but sounds formal. In daily life, people say 'bas' or 'otobis'.
You can say 'Urīdu an anzila' (formal) or 'Nazil, law samaht' (informal).
The root is H-F-L, meaning to gather or celebrate. A bus gathers people.
Yes, 'nazala fi funduq' means 'to stay in a hotel' (literally: to descend into a hotel).
'Min' indicates physical separation from a source, which fits exiting a vehicle.
Yes, 'yanzilu min al-ta'ira' is the standard way to say 'disembark from a plane'.
The plural is 'hafilat' (حافلات).
Yes, 'mahattat al-hafila' (bus station) or 'mawqif al-hafila' (bus stop).
نزلتُ من الحافلة بالخطأ (Nazaltu min al-hafila bil-khata').
Related Phrases
ركب الحافلة
contrastTo get on the bus
محطة الحافلات
similarBus station
ترجل من
specialized formTo dismount/alight
فاتته الحافلة
builds onHe missed the bus
