How to say “Good morning” in Arabic

The most common way to say “good morning” in Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

صباح الخير

In a sentence

English

Good morning, how are you?

Arabic

صباح الخير, كيف حالك؟

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How do you say "Good morning" in Arabic?

"Good morning" in Arabic is "صباح الخير". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "صباح الخير" written in Arabic?

Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "صباح الخير" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "صباح الخير" in Arabic?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "صباح الخير" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "صباح الخير" mean in English?

"صباح الخير" is the Arabic way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in Arabic?

Many languages — including Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "صباح الخير" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Arabic spoken?

Arabic is spoken by an estimated 274 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Arabic dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "صباح الخير" or any other Arabic text.

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