Arabs are kind-hearted people, and expressing eloquent gratitude for even the smallest interactions is a common practice. To do so, we employ various methods, some of which are rooted in religious traditions. Let’s delve into these expressions and explore how to say thank you in Arabic across Modern Standard , Levantine , Egyptian , Gulf , and Darija !
Thank you in Arabic! The basic way شكراً
Variations of this word include:
شكراً جزيلاً
شكراً والله
شكرًا كتير
Thank you and sorry for bothering In the Arab World, it’s normal to thank someone in the form of an apology when they have done you a favor or caused them an inconvenience. Using gratitude with an apology is a unique way of saying thank you in Arabic and expressing appreciation.
In Egypt:
معلش تعبناك
(to a male), معلش تعبناكي
(to a female)
مكانش ليه لزوم
متشكرين والله كدا كتير
In the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine)
ما تواخذنا عذبناك
(to a male), ما تواخذينا عذبناكي
(to a female)
عذبناك معنا
(to a male), عذبناكي معنا
(to a female)
ما قصّرت
(to a male), ما قصّرتي
(to a female)
عنجد شكرًا، تعبناك معنا
(to a male), عنجد شكرًا، تعبناكي معنا
(to a female)
ما كان في داعي تتعب حالك، شكرًا
(to a male), ما كان في داعي تتعبي حالك، شكرًا
(to a female)
والله هيك كتير ما قصرت
(to a male), والله هيك كتير ما قصرتي
(to a female)
In Gulf
ما قصّرت
(to a male), ما قصّرتي
(to a female)
In North African Darija
عدّبناك معانا
علاش عدبتي راسك
علاش كلّفتي راسك
In general, most people don’t do more than expected 😉, and when this phrase is used, it doesn’t necessarily mean the person has done more than expected. It’s more of an exaggerated way of praising someone that makes you feel like you’ve repaid a debt to them and given them their due recognition 🤗 💸.
Religious expressions Gratitude in the Arab world often takes on a spiritual tone, as many phrases are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings . Saying thank you in Arabic through prayers and blessings is a beautiful way to convey heartfelt appreciation.
In all regions
بارك الله فيك
(to a male), بارك الله فيكِ
(to a female)
جزاك الله خيرًا
(to a male), جزاكِ الله خيرًا
(to a female)
These expressions of gratitude are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings and are widely used by devout Muslims throughout all Arab countries.
In Egyptian
ربنا يجازيك خير
(to a male), ربنا يجازيكي خير
(to a female)
ربنا يبارك فيك
(to a male), ربنا يبارك فيكي
(to a female)
ربنا يكتر من أمثالك
(to a male), ربنا يكتر من أمثالك
(to a female)
ربنا يخليك
(to a male), ربنا يخليكي
(to a female)
(to a male), ربنا يخليكي ليا
(to a female)
In Levantine
الله يعطيك العافية
(to a male), الله يعطيكي العافية
(to a female)
This clip is taken from a parody of what it’s like trying to invest money through a Jordanian government agency.الله يقدرني ورد معروفك
(to a male), الله يقدرني ورد معروفك
(to a female)
In Gulf
الله يعطيك العافية
(to a male), الله يعطيك العافية
(to a female)
In Darija
الله يجازيك بخير
Here are two religious expressions in Levantine to express gratitude when others pay you what they owe, even if the amount is rightfully yours! For instance, when your manager hands over the awaited salary in their generous style or when you receive a sum of money in exchange for selling a product or providing a service..….
الله يعوض عليك
(to a male), الله يعوض عليكي
(to a female)
الله يعوض عليك ويرزقك
(to a male), الله يعوض عليكي ويرزقك
(to a female)
More ways to say thank you The following includes phrases commonly used across multiple Arabic dialects, as well as phrases specific to certain dialects only, as you can see.
In Levantine, Gulf, and Egyptian
تسلم
(to a male), تسلمي
(to a female)
حبيبي
(to a male), حبيبتي
(to a female)
Check out our “Habibi” guide to know more about the different usages of this word
In Levantine & Egyptian
تسلم إيديك
(to a male), تسلم إيديكي
(to a female)
Part of a Playaling video series in the Egyptian dialect for beginners, focused on teaching basic phrases for meeting people. In Egyptian
ألف شكر
In Levantine
يسلمو
(to a male), يسلمو إيديكي
(to a female)
This clip is from a video on top Jordanian phrases and how to respond. يعيشوا هالإيدين
ما رح انسالك هالمعروف
(to a male), ما رح انسالِك هالمعروف
(to a female)
In Levantine & Gulf
مشكور
(to a male), مشكورة
(to a female)
عشت
(to a male), عشتي
(to a female)
Thank God الحمدللَّه One cannot discuss gratitude without mentioning the widely used phrase الحمدللَّه
in the Arab world. It is commonly uttered when inquiring about someone’s well-being and serves as a conclusion to any statement, whether describing a favorable or unfavorable event.
كيفك؟
نجحت بالامتحان، الحمدلله
عملت حادث سيّارة، الحمدلله
You can use الحمدلله
when sharing good news in the Egyptian dialect. Expressing gratitude is a cornerstone of Arab culture, and knowing how to say thank you in Arabic can help you build strong relationships, foster goodwill, and navigate social interactions smoothly. Whether through heartfelt words or spiritual blessings, the power of gratitude is universal.
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