أنا أتفرج فقط.
When to use
Use this when a salesperson approaches you and you are not yet ready to buy, or you are simply looking around without a specific item in mind. It's a polite way to say you don't need assistance right now.
How it works
This phrase describes your current activity: * `ana` (أنا): Means 'I'. * `atafarraj` (أتفرج): The first-person singular present tense verb 'I browse' or 'I look around'. It comes from the root ف-ر-ج (f-r-j), related to viewing or observing. * `faqat` (فقط): Means 'only' or 'just'. The phrase literally means 'I am only browsing'.
- `ana`: 'I'
- `atafarraj`: 'I browse'
- `faqat`: 'only'
Grammar Notes
The verb `atafarraj` (أتفرج) is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action. The prefix `ata-` signifies the first-person singular form of the verb in Form V (tafa''ala), which often implies reflexive or reciprocal action, here meaning 'to look around for oneself'.
Cultural Context
In many cultures, including Arab ones, it's customary for shopkeepers to greet and offer assistance. Responding with 'I'm just looking' is a polite way to manage these interactions without causing offense.
Notes
Politely avoids sales pressure. Neutral polite wording.