How to say "good morning" in Levantine Arabic
صَبَاح الخَيْر
saba7 el khayr
- Without tashkeel
- صباح الخير
- Franco / chat alphabet
- saba7 el 5eir
- Literally
- morning the-goodness
When to use it
This is the standard, everyday greeting used from waking up until around noon. It is universally understood across the Levant and is appropriate for all levels of formality, from close friends to strangers. The phrase itself does not change based on the gender or number of people being addressed.
Other ways to say it
casual
صَبَاحو
saba7o
Morning
A shortened, affectionate version used primarily with close friends and family.
Lebanese / urban
بونجور
bonjour
Good morning
Extremely common in Lebanon and some urban areas of Syria due to French influence.
enthusiastic
يَا صَبَاح الخَيْر
ya saba7 el khayr
Oh, good morning
Used to show pleasant surprise or extra warmth when greeting someone.
How people reply
صَبَاح النُّور
saba7 el noor
Good morning (literally: morning of light)
صَبَاح الوَرْد
saba7 el wared
Good morning (literally: morning of roses)
صَبَاح اليَاسْمِين
saba7 el yasmeen
Good morning (literally: morning of jasmine)
In a sentence
صَبَاح الخَيْر يَا شَبَاب، كِيفْكُم اليَوْم؟
saba7 el khayr ya shabab, kifkom el yom?
Good morning guys, how are you today?
صَبَاح الخَيْر، فِيِّي أُطْلُب قَهْوَة لَوْ سَمَحْت؟
saba7 el khayr, fiyyi otlob ahwe law sama7t?
Good morning, can I order a coffee please?
صَبَاح الخَيْر يَا إِمِّي، شُو طَابْخَة اليَوْم؟
saba7 el khayr ya emmi, shu tabkha el yom?
Good morning mom, what are you cooking today?