Good morning.
A safe greeting for mornings in hotels, shops, offices and taxis.
صباح الخير
sabah al-khayr
Subah bakhair.
Saudi Arabic phrases
Daily Life and Time Arabic
Use these everyday phrases when greeting people, asking the time, planning a meeting, waiting, finding a bathroom or explaining a simple need.
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Subah bakhair.
English: Good morning.
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Good evening.
Use this from late afternoon onward when greeting someone politely.
مساء الخير
masa al-khayr
Shaam bakhair.
How are you?
Kayfak is common when speaking to a man. Kayfik is used for a woman.
كيفك؟
kayfak?
Aap kaise hain?
What time is it?
This is the most direct way to ask the time in everyday Arabic.
الساعة كم؟
al-saah kam?
Time kya hua hai?
It is three o clock.
Replace thalatha with another number when you learn more Arabic numbers.
الساعة ثلاثة
al-saah thalatha
Teen bajay hain.
When will you come?
A common spoken-style question for drivers, friends, workers or delivery staff.
متى تجي؟
mata tiji?
Aap kab aayenge?
I will come tomorrow.
Bukrah means tomorrow and is very useful for appointments and errands.
أجي بكرة
aji bukrah
Main kal aaunga.
Today or tomorrow?
Useful when confirming delivery, pickup, check-in or meeting timing.
اليوم أو بكرة؟
al-yawm aw bukrah?
Aaj ya kal?
Wait a little, please.
Shway means a little and is common in daily conversation.
انتظر شوي من فضلك
intazir shway min fadlak
Thora intezar karen.
No problem.
A friendly phrase for small delays, changes or simple misunderstandings.
ما في مشكلة
ma fi mushkilah
Koi masla nahi.
Where is the bathroom?
Hammam is widely understood for bathroom or toilet.
أين الحمام؟
ayn al-hammam?
Bathroom kahan hai?
I am tired.
Useful at hotels, clinics, workplaces or after a long journey.
أنا تعبان
ana taaban
Main thak gaya hun.
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