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How to say “Good evening” in Arabic

مساء الخير

masa' al-khayr

Literally: Evening of goodnessneutral

Used from mid-afternoon onward as a greeting, not a farewell. The reply is masa' an-nur.

Other ways to say it

ArabicPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
مساء النورmasa' an-nurEvening of lightThe reply to masa' al-khayr

In a sentence

مساء الخير، تفضل بالدخول.

masa' al-khayr, tafaddal bid-dukhul.

Good evening, please come in.

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