Arabic phrases for greetings

Below are Arabic phrases (العربية) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    مرحبا
    Pronunciation
    marhaban
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    صباح الخير
    Pronunciation
    ṣabāḥ al-khayr
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    كيف حالك؟
    Pronunciation
    kayfa ḥāluka
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    مع السلامة
    Pronunciation
    maʿa as-salāma
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these Arabic phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Arabic, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Arabic text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Arabic after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Arabic regularly, install a system keyboard.

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