خذ يميناً

Use it as a direct command or a suggestion. If you are talking to a man, say خد يمين. If you are talking to a woman, say خدي يمين. For a group, use خدوا يمين. You can add من هنا (from here) to be specific. It is very flexible and works for driving or walking.

Use it in a taxi when the driver is unsure. Use it when giving directions to your house. Use it in a crowded mall to guide someone. It is perfect for quick, real-time instructions. You can even use it while texting a location.

Avoid using it in extremely formal speeches. In a formal presentation, you might say انعطف يميناً. Do not use it to mean "you are right" in an argument. For that, use معك حق. It is strictly for physical directions and movement.

In many Arab cities, streets are narrow and winding. GPS can sometimes struggle with the maze-like alleys. Because of this, giving directions is a social skill. People often rely on landmarks like mosques or shops. خد يمين is usually paired with a sharp hand gesture. It is part of the local rhythm of life.

In Egypt, you might hear خش يمين (Khosh yameen), which means "enter right." In the Levant, people often say لف يمين (Liff yameen), meaning "turn right." Some people say اكسر يمين (Iksar yameen), which literally means "break right." Don't worry, nothing is actually breaking! It just means a sharp turn.