Meaning
Used politely to ask for permission or to pass someone.
Cultural Background
Often shortened to 'بعد إذنك' in daily speech. Very common to use 'عن إذنك'. Often used with 'طال عمرك' for extreme politeness. Often influenced by French, but the Arabic phrase remains standard.
Smile!
Always smile when saying this; it makes the request much softer.
Meaning
Used politely to ask for permission or to pass someone.
Smile!
Always smile when saying this; it makes the request much softer.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
______, هل يمكنني المرور؟
You are asking for permission to pass.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises______, هل يمكنني المرور؟
You are asking for permission to pass.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it can be seen as abrupt.
Related Phrases
لو سمحت
similarPlease/If you allow
عن إذنك
synonymWith your permission
