How to say "good morning" in Saudi Arabic
صَباح الخير
sabaa7 il-khair
- Without tashkeel
- صباح الخير
- Franco / chat alphabet
- sabaa7 il-khair
- Literally
- morning of goodness
When to use it
The normal morning greeting. The reply adds a nicer morning: light, roses or jasmine.
Other ways to say it
reply
صَباح النّور
sabaa7 in-noor
morning of light
The classic reply.
Hijazi flourish
صَباح الفُل
sabaa7 il-full
morning of jasmine
Jasmine (full) is a symbol of Hijaz.
How people reply
صَباح النّور
sabaa7 in-noor
morning of light
صَباح الوَرد
sabaa7 il-ward
morning of roses
In a sentence
صَباح الخير، كيفَك اليوم؟
sabaa7 il-khair, kaifak il-yoom?
Good morning, how are you today?
صَباح الخير، الفُطور جاهِز
sabaa7 il-khair, il-futoor jaahiz
Good morning, breakfast is ready
صَباح الخير يا جيران
sabaa7 il-khair ya jeeraan
Good morning, neighbours