How to say "good evening" in Iraqi Arabic
مَسا الخير
masa il-khair
- Without tashkeel
- مسا الخير
- Franco / chat alphabet
- masa il-khair
- Literally
- evening of goodness
When to use it
The greeting from late afternoon onwards. As in the morning, the reply adds a nicer word: light, jasmine or roses.
Other ways to say it
reply
مَسا النّور
masa in-noor
evening of light
The standard reply, also fine as a greeting.
very warm
مَسّاكُم الله بالخير
massaakum alla bil-khair
may God give you a good evening
A traditional, respectful greeting, often from older people.
How people reply
مَسا النّور
masa in-noor
evening of light
مَسا الوَرد
masa il-ward
evening of roses
In a sentence
مَسا الخير، شكو ماكو؟
masa il-khair, shaku maku?
Good evening, what's up?
مَسا الخير، تِفَضَّلوا
masa il-khair, tfadhdhalu
Good evening, please come in
مَسا الخير يا شَباب
masa il-khair ya shabaab
Good evening, guys