Signification
Refers to something that happens each evening.
Contexte culturel
The 'Sahra' is a vital social institution. People visit neighbors 'Kull Masa' without an appointment for coffee and gossip. Due to daytime heat, parks and outdoor malls become most active 'Kull Masa'. It is the primary time for family outings. Cairo is 'the city that never sleeps'. 'Kull Masa' in Cairo can last until 3 AM, with cafes full of people playing backgammon. The evening promenade (walking in the city center) is a common ritual 'Kull Masa' for young people and families alike.
The 'Al' Rule
Never use 'al-' if you want to say 'every'. This is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Singular Only
Keep 'Masa' singular. Saying 'Kull Masa'at' sounds very strange to native ears.
Signification
Refers to something that happens each evening.
The 'Al' Rule
Never use 'al-' if you want to say 'every'. This is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Singular Only
Keep 'Masa' singular. Saying 'Kull Masa'at' sounds very strange to native ears.
Dialect Shortcut
In many dialects, the final 'hamza' in 'Masa' is dropped, so it sounds like 'Kull Masa'.
The Sahra
If someone invites you 'Kull Masa', they are offering a standing invitation to their home. It's a sign of great hospitality.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'every evening'.
أنا أشرب القهوة ______.
'كل مساء' is the correct singular indefinite form for 'every evening'.
Which sentence means 'I studied for the entire duration of the evening yesterday'?
Choose the correct sentence:
Adding 'al-' to 'masa' makes it 'all evening' (duration) rather than 'every evening' (frequency).
Match the Arabic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching time expressions helps solidify vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
أحمد: ماذا تفعل عادة بعد العمل؟ سارة: ________، أذهب إلى الجري.
The question asks about a habit ('عادة'), so 'every evening' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Every vs. All
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesأنا أشرب القهوة ______.
'كل مساء' is the correct singular indefinite form for 'every evening'.
Choose the correct sentence:
Adding 'al-' to 'masa' makes it 'all evening' (duration) rather than 'every evening' (frequency).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching time expressions helps solidify vocabulary.
أحمد: ماذا تفعل عادة بعد العمل؟ سارة: ________، أذهب إلى الجري.
The question asks about a habit ('عادة'), so 'every evening' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it's better to say 'Kull masa juma'a' (Every Friday evening) to be specific.
In daily speech, it's 'Kull Masa'. In formal grammar, it's 'Kulla Masa'in'.
'Masa' is evening (sunset to bedtime). 'Layla' is night (darkness/sleep).
Yes, it is perfectly professional to describe recurring meetings or deadlines.
You say 'Laysa kull masa' (ليس كل مساء).
The words 'Kull' and 'Masa' appear, but the specific phrase is more common in Hadith and later literature.
Often yes, but 'Kull Layla' is more specific for 'every night'.
Yes! 'Kull masa, ashrab shai' is very common and sounds slightly more descriptive.
You would say 'Kull masta'ayn' or more commonly 'Yom ay wa yom la' (One day yes, one day no).
It is neutral. It works in a palace and it works in a street market.
It's part of the root M-S-Y. In Arabic, many words ending in 'aa' sound have a trailing hamza.
Yes, though Egyptians might say 'Kull lela' more often, they will understand 'Kull Masa' perfectly.
Expressions liées
كل صباح
contrastEvery morning
كل يوم
similarEvery day
طوال المساء
confusingAll evening
مساء الخير
builds onGood evening
في المساء
specialized formIn the evening
