Sayings & Phrases

Common Arabic expressions with their responses. Tap to cycle between arabic, transliteration, and translation.

Said to someone who has worked or is working hard.

Lebanese/Syrian: بالهنا — Jordanian/Palestinian: بالعافية.

Said especially after someone cooks or makes something.

Essential condolence phrase in the Levant.

Used for weddings, exams, new job, anything good.

Said when someone was sick or had a small accident.

Very common when parting.

Very Levantine and culturally important.