How to say “How are you?” in Gulf Arabic
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Gulf Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
شلونك؟
shlōnak?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Gulf Arabic
مرحبا, شلونك؟
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Gulf Arabic?
"How are you?" in Gulf Arabic is "شلونك؟". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "شلونك؟" written in Gulf Arabic?
Gulf Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "شلونك؟" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "شلونك؟" in Gulf Arabic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "شلونك؟" 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 "شلونك؟" mean in English?
"شلونك؟" is the Gulf 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 Gulf Arabic?
Many languages — including Gulf Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "شلونك؟" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Gulf Arabic spoken?
Gulf Arabic is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.