Learn Greetings terms in Arabic for Kids 👋

Greetings are an essential part of every language! In this lesson, we’ll teach you how to say and respond to greetings in Arabic. We’ll also include fun activities, songs, and tips on how to use these greetings correctly. 😊

1. Learn How to Pronounce Greetings in Arabic 🗣️

Here are some common Arabic greetings you can use:

العبارة بالعربية	النطق العربي الروماني	الترجمة إلى الإنجليزية	الاستخدام
السلام عليكم	As-salamu alaykum	Peace be upon you	Formal greeting
أهلاً	Ahlan	Hello / Hi	Casual greeting
مرحباً	Marhaban	Welcome	General greeting
صباح الخير	Sabah al-khayr	Good morning	Morning greeting
مساء الخير	Masa’ al-khayr	Good evening	Evening greeting
كيف حالك؟	Kayfa haluka? (m) / haluki? (f)	How are you?	To ask about well-being
الحمد لله	Al-hamdu lillah	Praise be to God (I’m fine)	Response to “How are you?”
مع السلامة	Ma’a as-salama	Goodbye	General farewell
إلى اللقاء	Ila al-liqaa	See you later	Casual farewell
تصبح على خير	Tusbih ‘ala khayr	Good night	Before sleeping
فرصة سعيدة	Fursa sa’eeda	Nice to meet you	First meeting
شكراً	Shukran	Thank you	Expressing gratitude
عفواً	‘Afwan	You’re welcome / Excuse me	Response to “Thank you”
أهلاً وسهلاً	Ahlan wa sahlan	Welcome	Formal/casual greeting
نورتنا	Nawwartana	You’ve brightened our place	Warm welcome
كيف أمورك؟	Kayfa umoruka? (m) / umoruki? (f)	How are things?	Checking well-being
حياك الله	Hayyak Allah	May God welcome you	Warm greeting
تشرفنا	Tasharrafna	We are honored	Formal introduction
الله معك	Allah ma’ak (m) / ma’aki (f)	May God be with you	Farewell with blessing
على الرحب والسعة	‘Ala ar-rahb wa as-sa’a	You’re most welcome	Response to “Thank you”
لا شكر على واجب	La shukra ‘ala wajib	No thanks necessary	Response to gratitude
من فضلك	Min fadlak (m) / fadlik (f)	Please	Polite request
سامحني	Samihni (m) / Samihini (f)	Forgive me / I’m sorry	Apologizing

2. Fun Games and Activities to Practice Greetings 🎲

Try these fun activities to help you practice Arabic greetings:

Greeting Match: Write down different greetings on separate pieces of paper. Shuffle them and match the greeting with its correct reply. For example, “السلام عليكم” should be matched with “وعليكم السلام” (Wa alaykum as-salam, which means “And peace be upon you”).
Greeting Relay: In a group, start with one person greeting another. That person must then reply with a different greeting. The relay continues with each person adding a new greeting. 🎉

3. Sing Along! New Arabic Greetings Song 🎶

Here’s a fun song to help you remember some Arabic greetings:

🎵 “أهلاً أهلاً، مرحباً مرحباً, صباح الخير، مساء الخير”

Repeat it and sing along to practice your greetings! 🧑‍🎤

4. Tips for Using Greetings Correctly 💡

Here are some helpful tips to use greetings the right way:

Be polite: Always greet people with a smile and a respectful tone. 😄
Know when to use formal or casual greetings: “السلام عليكم” is more formal and should be used with adults or strangers, while “أهلاً” is casual and great for friends or family.
Make eye contact: In many cultures, making eye contact during a greeting shows respect. 👀

5. How to Respond to Greetings 🙋‍♂️

When someone greets you, it’s important to respond properly. Here are some common replies:

السلام عليكم (As-salamu alaykum) – “Peace be upon you” → وعليكم السلام (Wa alaykum as-salam) – “And peace be upon you.”
أهلاً (Ahlan) – “Hello” → أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) – “Hello and welcome!”
صباح الخير (Sabah al-khayr) – “Good morning” → صباح النور (Sabah al-noor) – “Good morning (reply)”
مساء الخير (Masa’ al-khayr) – “Good evening” → مساء النور (Masa’ al-noor) – “Good evening (reply)”

6. Other Types of Arabic Greetings 🌍

Here are some additional greetings you might find useful:

كيف حالك؟ (Kayfa halak?) – “How are you?” (to a male) 🤔
كيف حالكِ؟ (Kayfa halaki?) – “How are you?” (to a female) 🤗
تمام (Tamaam) – “I’m good!” 😃
بخير (Bikhayr) – “I’m fine!” 👍

7. When to Use Different Types of Greetings ⏰

Greetings should be used depending on the time of day and the context:

Formal settings: Use “السلام عليكم” when meeting someone you don’t know well or in a professional setting.
Casual settings: Use “أهلاً” or “مرحباً” with friends or family.
In the morning: Use “صباح الخير” to greet someone in the morning. 🌞
In the evening: Use “مساء الخير” to greet someone in the evening. 🌙

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