How to say "thank you" in Egyptian Arabic
شُكْراً
shukran
- Without tashkeel
- شكرا
- Franco / chat alphabet
- shokran
- Literally
- thanks
When to use it
"Shukran" is the most universal way to say "thank you" in Egypt, suitable for any situation, formal or casual, regardless of gender. For more warmth or to sound more local, Egyptians often use "mitshakkir" (I am thankful) or "teslam" (may you be safe).
Other ways to say it
I am thankful (male speaker)
مِتْشَكِّر
mitshakkir
Thank you
Used by a male speaker to express personal gratitude.
I am thankful (female speaker)
مِتْشَكِّرَة
mitshakkira
Thank you
Used by a female speaker to express personal gratitude.
casual/warm (to a man)
تَسْلَم
teslam
Thanks
A very common, warm way to thank a man for a favor or service, literally meaning 'may you be safe'.
casual/warm (to a woman)
تَسْلَمي
teslami
Thanks
A very common, warm way to thank a woman for a favor or service.
emphatic
أَلْف شُكْر
alf shukr
A thousand thanks
Used when you want to emphasize your gratitude for something significant.
How people reply
العَفْو
el 3afw
You're welcome.
عَلى إيه
3ala eih
For what? (Don't mention it).
الشُّكْر لله
el shukr lillah
Thanks is to God (formal/polite response).
In a sentence
شُكْراً يا فَنْدِم.
shukran ya fandem.
Thank you, sir/ma'am.
أَلْف شُكْر عَلى مُساعْدِتَك.
alf shukr 3ala musa3ditak.
A thousand thanks for your help.
مِتْشَكِّر جِدّاً يا صاحْبي.
mitshakkir giddan ya sa7by.
Thanks a lot, my friend.