متى وقت المغادرة؟

When to use

Ask this question on your last day or the evening before to confirm the time you need to vacate your room.

How it works

This phrase inquires about the specific time for checkout.

• متى (matā): Interrogative word meaning 'When?'.
• وقت (waqt): Means 'time'.
• المغادرة (al-mughādara): Means 'departure' or 'checkout'. The 'ال' (al-) is the definite article. It comes from the root غ-د-ر (Gh-D-R), related to leaving.

Grammar Breakdown

The structure 'متى + noun?' is a direct way to ask 'When is [noun]?'. For example, 'متى الرحلة؟' (matā ar-riḥla? - When is the flight?).

Pronunciation Nuances

The 'غ' (gh) in 'المغادرة' is a voiced velar fricative, similar to the 'g' sound in 'go' but made further back in the throat. It is distinct from 'ق' (q) or 'خ' (kh).

Notes

Important before departure day. Neutral polite wording.