Meaning
To indicate that someone is free to make their own choice or preference.
Cultural Background
Extremely common in daily life. Used to show hospitality and warmth. Used frequently in business and social settings to show respect for the other person's decision. Often used with a slightly more relaxed tone. 'على مزاجك' is also common. Used similarly, though sometimes 'على هواك' is preferred.
Tone Matters
Saying it with a smile makes it friendly. Saying it flatly can sound dismissive.
Hospitality
Use it to show you are a good host or guest by being flexible.
Meaning
To indicate that someone is free to make their own choice or preference.
Tone Matters
Saying it with a smile makes it friendly. Saying it flatly can sound dismissive.
Hospitality
Use it to show you are a good host or guest by being flexible.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: 'سأترك لك حرية الاختيار، افعل _____.'
على _____.
Since you are talking to 'you' (the listener), you use the suffix -k.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I do as I like'?
...
The suffix -i matches the subject 'I'.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Friend: 'Should we go to the park?'
This is the most natural way to agree to a suggestion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'هل تريد الشاي أم القهوة؟' B: '_____'
This shows you are happy with either choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesعلى _____.
Since you are talking to 'you' (the listener), you use the suffix -k.
...
The suffix -i matches the subject 'I'.
Friend: 'Should we go to the park?'
This is the most natural way to agree to a suggestion.
A: 'هل تريد الشاي أم القهوة؟' B: '_____'
This shows you are happy with either choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, it is too informal. Use 'كما ترون' (as you see fit) instead.
Only in texts or social media. Avoid in formal letters.
Yes, use 'على كيفكِ' (with a kasra).
Use 'على كيفكم'.
Related Phrases
على هواك
synonymAs you wish/whim.
زي ما بدك
synonymAs you want.
على راحتك
similarAt your comfort/leisure.
اللي تشوفه
similarWhatever you see (fit).
