How to say “Good morning” in Iraqi Arabic
The most common way to say “good morning” in Iraqi Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
صباح الخير
ṣabāḥ al-khayr
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Iraqi Arabic
صباح الخير, شلونك؟
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Iraqi Arabic?
"Good morning" in Iraqi 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 Iraqi Arabic?
Iraqi Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "صباح الخير" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "صباح الخير" in Iraqi 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 Iraqi 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 Iraqi Arabic?
Many languages — including Iraqi 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 Iraqi Arabic spoken?
Iraqi Arabic is spoken by an estimated 22 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.