How to say "good morning" in Egyptian Arabic
صَبَاح الْخَيْر
saba7 el kheir
- Without tashkeel
- صباح الخير
- Franco / chat alphabet
- saba7 el 5eir
- Literally
- morning of the goodness
When to use it
This is the standard morning greeting used every day until around noon. It is universally appropriate for all social situations, from addressing a boss to greeting a street vendor. In Cairo, people often get creative with the responses, wishing mornings of light, jasmine, or roses.
Other ways to say it
casual/friendly
صباح الفل
saba7 el fol
good morning (morning of jasmine)
A very common, cheerful Egyptian alternative used among friends and colleagues.
affectionate
صباح الورد
saba7 el ward
good morning (morning of roses)
Used to show warmth and affection to friends or loved ones.
slang/very casual
صباحه
saba7o
morning!
A shortened, slangy version used exclusively with close friends.
How people reply
صباح النور
saba7 el nour
morning of light (standard response)
صباح الفل
saba7 el fol
morning of jasmine
صباح الورد
saba7 el ward
morning of roses
In a sentence
صباح الخير، عامل إيه النهاردة؟
saba7 el kheir, 3amel eih el naharda?
Good morning, how are you today? (to a male)
صباح الخير يا جماعة.
saba7 el kheir ya gama3a.
Good morning everyone.
صباح الخير، ممكن فنجان قهوة؟
saba7 el kheir, momken fengan ahwa?
Good morning, can I have a cup of coffee?