🇸🇦 Arabic phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Arabic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
كيف حالك؟
"What's up?" in Arabic · say it like kayf halak

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Arabic is كيف حالك؟. 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

ماذا تفعل؟
used to ask what someone is doing
شو الأخبار؟
a more casual, regional variant often used in Levantine Arabic

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is a friendly way to check in on someone. It is appropriate in both casual and semi-formal settings.

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Examples in Arabic

ArabicEnglish
مرحبا، كيف حالك؟Hello, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this phrase with 'ما أخبارك؟' which is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear كيف حالك؟, 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 this phrase used in all Arabic-speaking countries?

Yes, it is widely understood, but variations may exist in different regions.

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