A2 Expression Neutre 2 min de lecture

هل نمت جيداً؟

Hal namta jayyidan?

Did you sleep well?

Littéralement: You slept good?

En 15 secondes

  • A friendly morning check-in to ask about sleep quality.
  • Commonly used with friends, family, and overnight guests.
  • Requires slight conjugation changes based on who you are asking.

Signification

A friendly way to ask someone if they had a restful night's sleep. It is the verbal equivalent of checking if someone is feeling refreshed and ready for the day.

Exemples clés

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Greeting a house guest in the kitchen

صباح الخير، نمت كويس؟

Good morning, did you sleep well?

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Texting a partner in the morning

حبيبي، نمت كويس؟

My love, did you sleep well?

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To a colleague who looks very tired

شكلك تعبان، نمت كويس؟

You look tired, did you sleep well?

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Contexte culturel

Often shortened to 'نمت منيح؟'.

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Gender matters

Remember to change the suffix for gender.

En 15 secondes

  • A friendly morning check-in to ask about sleep quality.
  • Commonly used with friends, family, and overnight guests.
  • Requires slight conjugation changes based on who you are asking.

What It Means

This phrase is your go-to morning check-in. It is simple, sweet, and very direct. You are asking if their sleep was restful. It is like a warm hug in words. It shows you care about their physical comfort. It is more than just a greeting. It is a small act of kindness.

How To Use It

Say it right after your morning greeting. It usually follows صباح الخير. You must change the verb for the person. Use نمت كويس؟ for a man. Use نمتي كويس؟ for a woman. If you are asking a group, say نمتوا كويس؟. It is very easy to remember.

When To Use It

Use it when your house guest wakes up. It is perfect for a morning text to a friend. Use it with your partner over coffee. It works well in a casual office too. If a friend looks tired, this is a gentle opener. It shows you are paying attention to them.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it in formal boardrooms. It might feel a bit too personal there. Avoid it with total strangers on the street. They might find the question a bit intrusive. Keep it for people you actually know. It is not for high-stakes professional meetings.

Cultural Background

Arab culture places huge value on hospitality. Ensuring a guest slept well is a duty. It reflects the 'Karam' or generosity of the host. Asking about sleep is a sign of intimacy. It shows a close and caring relationship. It is a staple of daily family life.

Common Variations

In the Gulf, you might hear نمت زين؟. In North Africa, people say نعست مزيان؟. In formal Arabic, it is هل نمت جيداً؟. However, نمت كويس؟ is understood almost everywhere. It is the most versatile version you can learn.

Notes d'usage

This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. It is essential to conjugate the verb `نام` (to sleep) correctly based on the gender and number of people you are addressing.

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Gender matters

Remember to change the suffix for gender.

Exemples

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#1 Greeting a house guest in the kitchen

صباح الخير، نمت كويس؟

Good morning, did you sleep well?

Standard polite morning greeting for a guest.

#2 Texting a partner in the morning

حبيبي، نمت كويس؟

My love, did you sleep well?

A sweet way to start a conversation via text.

#3 To a colleague who looks very tired

شكلك تعبان، نمت كويس؟

You look tired, did you sleep well?

A concerned way to ask a friend at work.

#4 Asking a female friend

يا سارة، نمتي كويس؟

Sarah, did you sleep well?

Note the 'i' ending for the feminine conjugation.

#5 A mother to her children

يا ولاد، نمتوا كويس؟

Kids, did you sleep well?

Plural conjugation for more than one person.

#6 Humorous comment to a friend yawning

واضح إنك ما نمتش كويس!

It's obvious you didn't sleep well!

A playful way to tease someone who is yawning.

#7 Casual office morning

صباح الفل، نمت كويس يا باشا؟

Morning of jasmine, did you sleep well, boss?

Using 'Pasha' makes it a very friendly, Egyptian-style office greeting.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

هل _____ جيداً؟ (Did you sleep well?)

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : نمت

Past tense is required for a completed action.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Formality of 'نمت كويس؟'

Very Informal

Used with close siblings or spouse.

نمت كويس؟

Neutral

Used with friends or colleagues.

صباح الخير، نمت كويس؟

Formal

Used with a boss or elder.

كيف كانت ليلتك؟ (How was your night?)

Where to use 'نمت كويس؟'

نمت كويس؟
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Breakfast Table

Asking your guest over eggs.

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WhatsApp

Checking in on a sick friend.

Office Kitchen

Greeting a work buddy.

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Bedroom Door

Asking your kids in the morning.

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

هل _____ جيداً؟ (Did you sleep well?)

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : نمت

Past tense is required for a completed action.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

It is neutral.

Expressions liées

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صباح الخير

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Good morning

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