أريد تقديم بلاغ

Use this when you enter a police station or call a hotline. Start with a polite greeting like Salam or Law samaht. Then drop this phrase. It immediately signals that you aren't there to chat. You have a specific incident to document. You can follow it up with what happened. For example, عايز أعمل بلاغ سرقة (I want to file a theft report). It works for lost passports, car accidents, or even cyber-crimes. Just remember to have your ID ready!

Use it in high-stakes situations. If your phone gets swiped at a cafe, this is the phrase. If someone hits your car in traffic, you tell the officer this. It's also used for reporting utility issues. If there is a gas leak in the street, you call the emergency line and say this. It shows you are taking the situation seriously. It’s the 'adulting' phrase of the Arabic world.

Don't use this for minor social annoyances. If your friend is ten minutes late, don't say this. It will sound like you're calling the cops on them! Avoid it in casual settings unless you are joking. It’s too heavy for a disagreement with a waiter over a wrong order. In those cases, use عندي شكوى (I have a complaint) instead. بلاغ implies a legal or official record is being created.

In many Arabic-speaking countries, especially Egypt, bureaucracy is a big deal. Filing a بلاغ is a formal process that involves specific paperwork. People often feel a mix of stress and relief when saying this. It’s the first step toward getting justice or insurance claims. Historically, the 'Balagh' was a message sent to a ruler. Today, it’s your shield against administrative chaos. It carries the weight of the law behind it.

If you are a woman, you say عايزة أعمل بلاغ (Ayza a'mel balagh). In more formal Modern Standard Arabic, you might hear أريد تقديم بلاغ (Ureedu taqdim balagh). In the Gulf, you might hear أبي أسوي بلاغ (Abi asawwi balagh). They all mean the same thing. The word بلاغ stays the same across most dialects. It is a universal 'power word' in the Arab world.