Meaning
At an opportune or suitable moment.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Barakah' (blessing) is often linked to timing. Doing something 'in the right time' is seen as a sign of divine favor. In social visits, arriving 'in the right time' often means arriving just as the food is served, which is a common joke among friends. Egyptians use 'في وقته' (in its time) frequently to describe food or drinks that hit the spot, like a cold drink on a hot day. In business, 'the right time' is increasingly tied to global market hours, but traditional hospitality still dictates that the 'right time' for a guest is anytime.
Add 'Tamaman'
Add 'تماماً' (exactly) at the end to sound more native and emphasize the perfect timing.
Gender Agreement
Don't change 'Munasib' to feminine even if you are a woman; it describes the 'Time' (masculine), not you.
Meaning
At an opportune or suitable moment.
Add 'Tamaman'
Add 'تماماً' (exactly) at the end to sound more native and emphasize the perfect timing.
Gender Agreement
Don't change 'Munasib' to feminine even if you are a woman; it describes the 'Time' (masculine), not you.
Business Emails
Use this phrase to thank someone for a timely reply: 'شكراً لردك في الوقت المناسب'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
وصلت سيارة الإسعاف في ______ المناسب.
The standard idiom uses 'الوقت' (time).
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly to mean 'just in time'?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
This sentence correctly describes an opportune natural event.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
أحمد: 'لقد تعطلت سيارتي في الطريق!' خالد: 'لا تقلق، لقد اتصلت بالميكانيكي و____.'
This implies the mechanic will arrive at the right time to help.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You find a 20% discount coupon just as you reach the cashier.
Finding a coupon exactly when you need to pay is the definition of 'perfect timing'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesوصلت سيارة الإسعاف في ______ المناسب.
The standard idiom uses 'الوقت' (time).
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
This sentence correctly describes an opportune natural event.
أحمد: 'لقد تعطلت سيارتي في الطريق!' خالد: 'لا تقلق، لقد اتصلت بالميكانيكي و____.'
This implies the mechanic will arrive at the right time to help.
Situation: You find a 20% discount coupon just as you reach the cashier.
Finding a coupon exactly when you need to pay is the definition of 'perfect timing'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, but often shortened to 'bi-waqto' or 'fi waqto'. The MSA version is understood everywhere.
Usually no. It implies a 'suitable' or 'fitting' result, which is typically positive. For bad timing, use 'في وقت غير مناسب'.
The opposite is 'في وقت غير مناسب' (at an unsuitable time) or 'في الوقت الضائع' (too late).
Yes, in 99% of cases as an idiom, it requires the definite articles.
Related Phrases
في أوانه
synonymIn its proper season/time
في الوقت الضائع
contrastIn injury time / too late
على أحر من الجمر
similarOn hot coals (waiting anxiously)
ضربة معلم
builds onA masterstroke
