How to say “Good night” in Classical Arabic

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

تصبح على خير

tuṣbiḥ ʿalā khayr

In a sentence

English

Good night, how are you?

Classical Arabic

تصبح على خير, كيف حالك؟

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Frequently asked

How do you say "Good night" in Classical Arabic?

"Good night" in Classical Arabic is "تصبح على خير". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "تصبح على خير" written in Classical Arabic?

Classical Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "تصبح على خير" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "تصبح على خير" in Classical Arabic?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "تصبح على خير" 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 "تصبح على خير" mean in English?

"تصبح على خير" is the Classical Arabic way of saying "Good night" 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 night" in Classical Arabic?

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

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