How to say “How are you?” in Egyptian Arabic
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Egyptian Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
إزيك؟
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Egyptian Arabic
أهلاً, إزيك؟
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Egyptian Arabic?
"How are you?" in Egyptian Arabic is "إزيك؟". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "إزيك؟" written in Egyptian Arabic?
Egyptian Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "إزيك؟" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "إزيك؟" in Egyptian Arabic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "إزيك؟" 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 "إزيك؟" mean in English?
"إزيك؟" is the Egyptian Arabic way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Egyptian Arabic?
Many languages — including Egyptian Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "إزيك؟" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Egyptian Arabic spoken?
Egyptian Arabic is spoken by an estimated 65 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Egyptian Arabic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Egyptian Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "إزيك؟" or any other Egyptian Arabic text.