Bedeutung
A common greeting for holidays, birthdays, or new year.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Egyptians almost exclusively use 'Kull sana wa inta tayyib'. The word 'tayyib' here means 'good' or 'kind-hearted'. It's used so frequently that it's often said very fast as one word. In Lebanon and Syria, you'll often hear 'Kull 'am wa inta salim'. The focus on 'Salama' (safety/health) is a beautiful cultural touch wishing the person protection. In Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the phrase is often followed by 'Min al-aydeen' during Eid. It's common to kiss on the cheeks (among the same gender) while saying this. In Morocco and Algeria, while 'Kull 'am...' is understood, people often say 'Aid Mabrouk' or 'Saha Aidkoum' more frequently for religious holidays.
The Response is Key
If you want to sound like a native, don't just say 'Shukran'. Always say 'Wa anta bikhair' (and you are well) back. It shows you wish the same goodness for them.
Social Media Etiquette
On Facebook or Instagram, it's common to post a picture of a crescent moon or a cake with the caption 'Kull 'am wa antum bikhair' to greet all your followers at once.
Bedeutung
A common greeting for holidays, birthdays, or new year.
The Response is Key
If you want to sound like a native, don't just say 'Shukran'. Always say 'Wa anta bikhair' (and you are well) back. It shows you wish the same goodness for them.
Social Media Etiquette
On Facebook or Instagram, it's common to post a picture of a crescent moon or a cake with the caption 'Kull 'am wa antum bikhair' to greet all your followers at once.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct pronoun for a woman.
كُلُّ عَامٍ وَ____ بِخَيْرٍ يَا فَاطِمَة.
Fatimah is female, so we use the feminine singular pronoun 'anti'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Which situation is NOT appropriate for 'Kull 'am wa anta bikhair'?
Graduation is a one-time achievement. We use 'Mubarak' for that, not 'Kull 'am...'.
Complete the response.
A: كُلُّ عَامٍ وَأَنْتُمْ بِخَيْرٍ! B: ________
The standard polite response is to mirror the greeting back to the speaker.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Kull 'am wa anta bikhair'
Holidays
- • Eid al-Fitr
- • Eid al-Adha
- • Ramadan
Personal
- • Birthdays
- • Anniversaries
Calendar
- • New Year
- • Hijri New Year
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenكُلُّ عَامٍ وَ____ بِخَيْرٍ يَا فَاطِمَة.
Fatimah is female, so we use the feminine singular pronoun 'anti'.
Which situation is NOT appropriate for 'Kull 'am wa anta bikhair'?
Graduation is a one-time achievement. We use 'Mubarak' for that, not 'Kull 'am...'.
A: كُلُّ عَامٍ وَأَنْتُمْ بِخَيْرٍ! B: ________
The standard polite response is to mirror the greeting back to the speaker.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNot usually for the wedding day itself (use 'Mabrouk'), but you CAN use it for a wedding anniversary.
It is used for religious holidays, but the phrase itself is secular and used by Arab Christians and Muslims alike for birthdays and New Year.
Use the plural 'Kull 'am wa antum bikhair'. It is safe and polite for anyone or any group.
Verwandte Redewendungen
عِيد مُبَارَك
similarBlessed Eid
مَبْرُوك
specialized formCongratulations
يَنْعَاد عَلَيْك
builds onMay it return to you
