Meaning
Don't bother with him/it; ignore him/it.
Cultural Background
In Egypt, this phrase is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—a downward wave of the hand as if brushing crumbs off a table. Lebanese speakers might use 'Bala' (without) more frequently, but 'Seebak' is perfectly understood and used in casual Beirut circles. In the Levant, the pronunciation might be slightly sharper on the 'S' sound, and it's often used to avoid 'Tawash' (arguments). While 'Khallik minno' (Stay away from him) is more native to the Gulf, 'Seebak minno' is widely known due to the massive influence of Egyptian cinema.
The Gender Flip
Always remember to change 'minno' to 'minha' if you are talking about a girl or a feminine noun like 'school' or 'problem'.
Don't be too dismissive
If a friend is really crying, 'Seebak minno' might sound like you don't care. Use it for small stuff, not big heartbreaks.
Meaning
Don't bother with him/it; ignore him/it.
The Gender Flip
Always remember to change 'minno' to 'minha' if you are talking about a girl or a feminine noun like 'school' or 'problem'.
Don't be too dismissive
If a friend is really crying, 'Seebak minno' might sound like you don't care. Use it for small stuff, not big heartbreaks.
The Hand Wave
Pair the phrase with a dismissive hand gesture to look like a real local.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct suffix to address a female friend.
يا ليلى، سيبـ___ من المشكلة دي.
When speaking to a female, the suffix for 'you' is '-ik'.
Which phrase is the most appropriate to tell a friend to ignore a group of people?
أصحابك بيضحكوا عليك؟ ____.
'Minhom' is the plural form used for 'them'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is upset because her car (feminine) broke down again.
'Car' (Arabeya/Sayyara) is feminine, so we use 'minha'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang response.
أحمد: 'الراجل ده شتمني في الشارع!' أنت: '____، ده واحد قليل الأدب.'
'Seebak minno' is the most natural way to tell someone to ignore a rude stranger.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesيا ليلى، سيبـ___ من المشكلة دي.
When speaking to a female, the suffix for 'you' is '-ik'.
أصحابك بيضحكوا عليك؟ ____.
'Minhom' is the plural form used for 'them'.
Situation: Your friend is upset because her car (feminine) broke down again.
'Car' (Arabeya/Sayyara) is feminine, so we use 'minha'.
أحمد: 'الراجل ده شتمني في الشارع!' أنت: '____، ده واحد قليل الأدب.'
'Seebak minno' is the most natural way to tell someone to ignore a rude stranger.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt's not rude to the person you are talking to, but it is very dismissive of the person you are talking *about*. Don't use it in front of the person you're ignoring!
Yes! If a computer is broken, you can say 'Seebak minno' (Forget about it/it's trash).
'Fakkak' is much more informal and 'street.' Use 'Seebak' with friends and 'Fakkak' with very close, younger peers.
You would say 'سيبك مني' (Seebak minni).
Related Phrases
فكك منه
synonymForget him (more slangy).
كبر دماغك
similarBe the bigger person / ignore it.
طنش
similarTo ignore / play dumb.
ماعلش
builds onNever mind / it's okay.
