How do you tell a child to clean up in Arabic?

There are many ways to tell a child to clean up in Arabic, depending on the level of formality and the relationship with the child. Here are a few options:

Informal and gentle:

* نظّف غرفتك! (naẓẓif ɣurfatak!) - Clean your room! (This is a direct command, suitable for older children who understand instructions well.)

* يلا ننظّف! (yallā naẓẓif!) - Let's clean up! (More encouraging and collaborative.)

* خلّينا نرتّب (khalīna narttib) - Let's tidy up! (Focuses on organizing rather than just cleaning)

* لمّ أغراضك (lammi aɣrāḍak) - Gather your things! (More specific and less overwhelming than a general "clean your room")

More formal or stricter (for when the gentler approaches haven't worked):

* نظّف غرفتك حالا! (naẓẓif ɣurfatak ḥālan!) - Clean your room now! (Adding "ḥālan" emphasizes immediacy)

* إرجع أغراضك لمكانها (irja' aɣrāḍak limikān-hā) - Put your things back in their place. (More specific instruction)

Using diminutives (to make it sound softer, typically for younger children):

* نظّفي غرفتِك يا حبيبي/يا حبيبتي (naẓẓifi ɣurfatik yā ḥabibi/yā ḥabībti) - Clean your room, my darling (son/daughter). (Adding "yā ḥabibi" for boys and "yā ḥabībti" for girls adds affection.)

The best phrase to use will depend on your child's age, personality, and your relationship with them. Starting with a gentle approach is usually best, and resorting to stricter commands only when necessary. Remember to use a kind tone of voice, even when giving a firmer instruction.