العربية

An Arabic Phrase for Asking permission to use the kitchen: "هل يمكنني استخدام المطبخ؟"

"هل يمكنني استخدام المطبخ؟" means "May I use the kitchen?" and it's the basic Arabic expression used for asking permission to use the kitchen. It's very handy when visiting someone's home or living with others. To answer, you can say something like "بالطبع، تفضل." (Of course, go ahead). You can keep the conversation going by reacting with something like "شكرًا، سأعدّ الشاي." (Thanks, I'll make some tea).

Examples

هل يمكنني استخدام المطبخ؟

May I use the kitchen?

بالطبع، تفضل.

Of course, go ahead.

شكرًا، سأعدّ الشاي.

Thanks, I'll make some tea.