فقدت جواز سفري.
When to use
Use this phrase when you have lost your passport, typically when dealing with authorities like the police or your embassy abroad.
How it works
The phrase is 'فقدتُ' (faqadtu - I lost), 'جواز' (jawaz - passport), 'سفري' (safari - my travel). 'جواز سفري' (jawaz safari) is a compound noun phrase meaning 'my travel document'.
Grammar Breakdown
'فقدتُ' (faqadtu) is the first-person singular past tense of the verb 'فقد' (faqada - to lose). The 'تُ' (tu) suffix indicates 'I'. 'جواز' (jawaz) is the noun 'passport', and 'سفري' (safari) is the possessive form 'my travel'.
Pronunciation Nuances
The 'ف' (f) in 'فقدتُ' (faqadtu) is a voiceless labiodental fricative. The 'ق' (q) is a voiceless uvular stop, pronounced further back in the throat than 'ك' (k). The 'س' (s) in 'سفري' (safari) is a voiceless alveolar fricative.
Cultural Context
Losing a passport abroad is a serious issue. This phrase should be used when reporting the incident to the relevant authorities to initiate the process of obtaining a replacement.
Notes
Important travel emergency phrase. Neutral polite wording.