Signification
A positive response to 'Are you okay?'.
Contexte culturel
In the Levant, people often add 'الحمد لله' (Praise be to God) to show humility. In Gulf countries, the response is often very polite and may include inquiries about your family. In cities like Cairo or Dubai, the phrase is often shortened to just 'بخير' in fast-paced settings.
Add 'شكراً'
Always add 'شكراً' (thank you) to sound more polite.
The 'Khayr' concept
Remember that 'Khayr' means goodness; you are literally saying you are in a state of goodness.
Signification
A positive response to 'Are you okay?'.
Add 'شكراً'
Always add 'شكراً' (thank you) to sound more polite.
The 'Khayr' concept
Remember that 'Khayr' means goodness; you are literally saying you are in a state of goodness.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
هل أنت بخير؟ ____، أنا بخير.
The question asks 'Are you okay?', so 'Yes' is the correct affirmation.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I am fine'.
The prefix 'bi' is required for the meaning 'in goodness'.
Match the Arabic to English.
نعم، أنا بخير
Literal translation matches.
Complete the dialogue.
A: كيف حالك؟ B: ____
This is the standard response to 'How are you?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesهل أنت بخير؟ ____، أنا بخير.
The question asks 'Are you okay?', so 'Yes' is the correct affirmation.
Choose the correct way to say 'I am fine'.
The prefix 'bi' is required for the meaning 'in goodness'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Literal translation matches.
A: كيف حالك؟ B: ____
This is the standard response to 'How are you?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly professional.
No, it is the same for men and women.
Use 'لست بخير' instead.
It is neutral and fits everywhere.
It is optional but polite.
Yes, it is very common.
Expressions liées
الحمد لله
builds onPraise be to God
كيف حالك؟
contrastHow are you?
لست بخير
contrastI am not fine
