A1 Expression Formal

على الرحب والسعة.

ala ar-rahb wa as-sa'a.

You are most welcome.

Meaning

A very polite way to say 'you're welcome' or 'my pleasure'.

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Cultural Background

In the Levant, this phrase is used frequently in daily life to show extreme politeness. In Gulf countries, this is often used in formal business and hospitality settings. While 'Afwan' is more common, this phrase is used to show deep appreciation. Used in formal settings, often alongside other polite expressions.

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Smile!

This phrase is all about warmth. A smile makes it 100% more effective.

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Hospitality First

Remember that in Arabic culture, you are the host even if you are just helping a colleague.

Meaning

A very polite way to say 'you're welcome' or 'my pleasure'.

💡

Smile!

This phrase is all about warmth. A smile makes it 100% more effective.

🎯

Hospitality First

Remember that in Arabic culture, you are the host even if you are just helping a colleague.

Test Yourself

Complete the response to 'شكراً جزيلاً'.

شكراً جزيلاً. - على _____ والسعة.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الرحب

The phrase is 'على الرحب والسعة'.

Which situation is best for 'على الرحب والسعة'?

When should you use this phrase?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone thanks you formally

It is a polite response to gratitude.

Match the phrase with its English equivalent.

Match: على الرحب والسعة

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome

It is the standard polite response to thanks.

Complete the dialogue.

Person A: 'شكراً على مساعدتك.' Person B: '_____'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: على الرحب والسعة

It is the correct response to thanks.

🎉 Score: /4

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Complete the response to 'شكراً جزيلاً'. Fill Blank A1

شكراً جزيلاً. - على _____ والسعة.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الرحب

The phrase is 'على الرحب والسعة'.

Which situation is best for 'على الرحب والسعة'? Choose A2

When should you use this phrase?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone thanks you formally

It is a polite response to gratitude.

Match the phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome

It is the standard polite response to thanks.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Person A: 'شكراً على مساعدتك.' Person B: '_____'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: على الرحب والسعة

It is the correct response to thanks.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

3 questions

It's a bit formal, but if you want to be extra sweet, go for it!

No, it is completely neutral.

People will still appreciate the effort and the politeness.

Related Phrases

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أهلاً وسهلاً

similar

Welcome

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لا شكر على واجب

synonym

No thanks needed for duty

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عفواً

synonym

You're welcome

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بكل سرور

similar

With pleasure

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