Bedeutung
The standard response to the greeting 'السلام عليكم'.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Returning the greeting is considered 'Wajib' (obligatory) in social etiquette. Ignoring it is a sign of extreme rudeness or hostility. In more secular or diverse areas, you might hear 'Ahla' or 'Marhaba,' but 'Wa alaykum as-salam' remains the most respected response in traditional settings. The full version 'Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh' is very common even in casual settings, reflecting a more traditional linguistic culture. The pronunciation might be faster, sounding like 'Wa alaykum s-salam,' often followed by 'Labas?' (How are you?).
The Politeness Upgrade
Always try to say one more word than the person who greeted you. If they say 'As-salamu alaykum,' you say 'Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah.'
Don't be a 'Wa-less' Greeter
Never forget the 'Wa' (And). Saying just 'Alaykum as-salam' sounds abrupt and slightly robotic.
Bedeutung
The standard response to the greeting 'السلام عليكم'.
The Politeness Upgrade
Always try to say one more word than the person who greeted you. If they say 'As-salamu alaykum,' you say 'Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah.'
Don't be a 'Wa-less' Greeter
Never forget the 'Wa' (And). Saying just 'Alaykum as-salam' sounds abrupt and slightly robotic.
Non-Muslim Usage
Don't be afraid to use this if you aren't Muslim. In the Arab world, it is a linguistic and cultural norm that everyone shares.
Eye Contact
When saying 'Wa alaykum as-salam,' a small nod and brief eye contact are essential parts of the greeting's 'soul.'
Teste dich selbst
Complete the dialogue with the correct response.
Ahmed: السلام عليكم يا خالد! Khaled: ___________، كيف حالك؟
The only correct response to 'As-salamu alaykum' is 'Wa alaykum as-salam'.
Which of these is the most polite and complete response?
Someone says: 'السلام عليكم ورحمة الله'
In Arabic culture, it is best to return a greeting with one that is equal or better.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
You enter a room and everyone is silent. You want to say hello.
You use 'As-salamu alaykum' to start. You only use 'Wa alaykum' as a response.
Fill in the missing word.
وعليكم ____ السلام
The word 'Alaykum' is a combination of 'Ala' (upon) and 'kum' (you).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Politeness Levels
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAhmed: السلام عليكم يا خالد! Khaled: ___________، كيف حالك؟
The only correct response to 'As-salamu alaykum' is 'Wa alaykum as-salam'.
Someone says: 'السلام عليكم ورحمة الله'
In Arabic culture, it is best to return a greeting with one that is equal or better.
You enter a room and everyone is silent. You want to say hello.
You use 'As-salamu alaykum' to start. You only use 'Wa alaykum' as a response.
وعليكم ____ السلام
The word 'Alaykum' is a combination of 'Ala' (upon) and 'kum' (you).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, absolutely. It is a universal greeting used by all genders to all genders.
It's a 'plural of respect' and also traditionally includes the angels believed to be with every person.
In very casual settings or when you are busy, yes, but 'Wa alaykum as-salam' is much better.
In the Arab world, it doesn't matter. It's the standard way to say hello back to anyone who uses it.
'As-salam' is more formal and complete. 'Salam' is like saying 'Hi' instead of 'Hello'.
You can write 'وعليكم السلام' or even use the abbreviation 'وعليكم'.
The core words stay the same, but the accent changes. In Egypt, it's 'Wa alaykum el-salam'.
The longest one: 'Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh'.
No, for goodbye use 'Ma'a as-salama'.
Yes, it is the most common way to start a business meeting or email in the Middle East.
Verwandte Redewendungen
السلام عليكم
contrastPeace be upon you
أهلاً بك
similarWelcome to you
تشرفنا
builds onPleased to meet you
في أمان الله
similarIn God's safety
