بطاريتي فارغة.

When to use

Use this when your phone or other device has run out of battery and you need to explain why it's not working or why you need to charge it.

How it works

'بطاريتي' (battariyati) means 'my battery'. 'فارغة' (farigha) means 'empty' or 'dead' in this context. The 'ي' (i) at the end of 'بطاريتي' indicates possession ('my').

• بطاريتي: my battery
• فارغة: empty / dead

Register

This is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) but is concise and commonly understood in everyday situations. Many dialects would use similar or slightly different phrasing, but this is clear.

Pronunciation Nuances

The 't' in 'بطاريتي' (battariyati) is the emphatic Arabic letter 'ط' (Taa), which is pronounced with a deeper, heavier sound than a standard English 't'. The 'gh' in 'فارغة' (farigha) is a guttural sound made in the back of the throat.

Memory Hook

Think of a 'battery' that is 'far' away from being charged – it's empty!

Notes

Explains why you need power. Neutral polite wording.