🇸🇦 Arabic phrases

How to Say "Of course" in Arabic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
بالطبع
"Of course" in Arabic · say it like bal-tab'aa

The most natural way to say "Of course" in Arabic is بالطبع. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

طبعاً
more casual and commonly used in spoken Arabic
بالطبع
standard and formal usage

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to confirm something positively. It is appropriate in both formal and informal conversations. It shows agreement or affirmation in response to a question or statement.

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Examples in Arabic

ArabicEnglish
هل ستأتي إلى الحفلة؟ بالطبع.Are you coming to the party? Of course.
هل تحب القهوة؟ بالطبع.Do you like coffee? Of course.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with 'بالطبع لا' which means 'of course not'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear بالطبع, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Arabic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'طبعاً' used in formal writing?

'طبعاً' is more casual and is typically used in spoken Arabic rather than formal writing.

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