How to Say “I’m Fine” in Arabic (With Pronunciation & Conversation Examples)

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Someone asks you “How are you?” — what do you say in Arabic?

Most learners know one basic answer, but real conversations don’t stop there. In this guide, you’ll learn how to say “I’m fine” in Arabic, how to reply naturally when someone asks “How are you?”, and how native speakers actually use these expressions in everyday conversations.


How to Say “I’m Fine” in Arabic

The most common and correct way to say “I’m fine” in Arabic is:

أنا بخير

(Ana bikhair)

This phrase is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world. It sounds natural, polite, and works perfectly in both spoken and written Arabic.

Video (Pronunciation and Sentence Examples)



The Most Common Expression: “Ana Bikhair”

Ana bikhair literally means “I am well.”

You can use it in:

  • Formal situations
  • Casual conversations
  • Daily greetings

It is the safest and most universal way to say “I’m fine” in Arabic.

How to Respond to “How Are You?” in Arabic


When someone asks you “How are you?” in Arabic, a very common and polite reply is:
أنا بخير، الحمد لله
Ana bikhair, alhamdulillah
(I’m fine, thank God)

This response is extremely popular in everyday conversations and sounds very natural to native speakers.

“I’m Fine, And You?” in Arabic


Many learners want to know how to say “I’m fine, and you?” in Arabic.

Here is the correct and natural way:
أنا بخير، وأنت؟
Ana bikhair, wa anta? (to a man)
Ana bikhair, wa anti? (to a woman)

This phrase is polite, simple, and commonly used in both formal and informal situations.

Is “Ana Bikhair” Formal or Informal?

Ana bikhair is a neutral expression.

That means:
✔ It works in formal situations
✔ It sounds natural in casual conversations

You can confidently use it in almost any context without sounding awkward or rude.

Casual Ways to Say “I’m Fine” in Arabic


In casual or spoken Arabic, native speakers often use shorter replies, such as:
تمام (Tamaam) — “Fine / Okay”
كويس (Kwayyis) — “Good / Fine”
جَيِّد (jayyid) — “Good"
طَيِّب (thayyib) — “Good"
زين (zain) — “Good"

These expressions are more informal and are usually used with friends, family, or people you know well.

Table of casual ways to say I am fine in Arabic

formal and casual ways to say i am fine in arabic



Mini Conversation: “How Are You?” in Arabic


Simple and Polite Conversation

A:
كيف حالك؟
Kayfa haluk?
(How are you?)

B:
أنا بخير، الحمد لله.
Ana bikhair, alhamdulillah.
(I’m fine, thank God.)

“I’m Fine, And You?” Conversation

A:
كيف حالك؟
Kayfa haluk?

B:
أنا بخير، وأنت؟
Ana bikhair, wa anta?

Casual Daily Conversation

A:
كيفك؟
Kayfak?
(How are you? — casual)

B:
تمام، الحمد لله.
Tamaam, alhamdulillah.

What Does “Fine” Mean in Arabic?


In Arabic, the word “fine” is commonly expressed as:
بخير (bikhair)

It means being well, okay, or in good condition, especially when talking about health or how someone feels.

How to Pronounce “Ana Bikhair” Correctly


The correct pronunciation is:
a-naa bi-khair
🔹 Pay special attention to the “kh” sound.

It is similar to the German “ch” sound in “Bach”. This sound does not exist in English, so practicing it slowly helps a lot.

Mini Quiz: Can You Reply in Arabic?

Try to answer the questions below before checking the answers 👇

Question 1

How do you say “I’m fine” in Arabic?

A. أنا جيد
B. أنا بخير
C. أنا سعيد

Question 2

How do you reply “I’m fine, and you?” to a man in Arabic?

A. أنا بخير، وأنتِ؟
B. أنا بخير، وأنت؟
C. أنا تمام

Question 3

Which expression is more casual?

A. أنا بخير
B. أنا بخير، الحمد لله
C. تمام

Question 4

What is the correct pronunciation of “Ana bikhair”?

A. ah-naa bik-hair
B. a-naa bi-khair
C. ah-naa bek-hair


✅ Answers

Click here to see the answers Question 1: B — أنا بخير
Question 2: B — أنا بخير، وأنت؟
Question 3: C — تمام
Question 4: B — a-naa bi-khair

Frequently Asked Questions About “I’m Fine” in Arabic


How do you say “I am fine” in Arabic?


You can say “I am fine” in Arabic by saying أنا بخير (Ana bikhair). This is the most common and correct expression used in everyday Arabic conversations.

How do you say “I’m fine and you?” in Arabic?


You can say أنا بخير، وأنت؟ (Ana bikhair, wa anta?) to mean “I’m fine, and you?” This is a natural and polite reply in Arabic.

How do you respond to “How are you?” in Arabic?


A common response is أنا بخير، الحمد لله (Ana bikhair, alhamdulillah), which means “I’m fine, thank God.”

Is “Ana bikhair” formal or informal?


“Ana bikhair” is a neutral expression. It works well in both formal and informal situations.

Are there casual ways to say “I’m fine” in Arabic?


Yes. In casual Arabic, people often say تمام (Tamaam) or كويس (Kwayyis), especially when talking with friends.

What does “fine” mean in Arabic?


In Arabic, “fine” commonly translates to بخير (bikhair), which means being well or in good condition.

How do you pronounce “Ana bikhair”?

It is pronounced as a-naa bi-khair, with a strong “kh” sound similar to the German “ch” in “Bach.”

More Sentence Examples

Below are some more sentence examples for learners who want to go deeper into Arabic sentence structure.

Let's practice making other sentences using "fine" or "خَيْرٌ"

1. I hope you are fine.
 
— Hope in Arabic ⇒ رَجَا - يَرْجُو   , so "I hope" ⇒ أَرْجُو

— to be (is) ⇒ كَانَ - يَكُونُ , so "you are" ⇒ تَكُونُ

If  تَكُونُ  is preceded by "أَنْ", it becomes fi'l mudari' mansub (accusative) ⇒ تَكونَ

 
Therefore, "I hope you are fine" in Arabic is ⇒ أَرْجُو أَنْ تَكونَ بِخَيْرٍ

 
2. Everything is fine, don't worry.

— In this case, we can say أُمُورٌ  for the word everything.


أُمُورٌ is the plural form of  أَمْرٌ.

أُمُورٌ  means matters, affairs. 


—  Worry in Arabic is أَقْلَقَ - يُقْلِقُ 
 
Fi'l amr (positive command) ⇒ أَقْلِقْ

Negative command ⇒ Don't worry! ⇒ لاَ تُقْلِقْ

la (لا) nahiyah makes the verb is in majzum (jussive), therefore it becomes تُقْلِقْ
 
 
So, "Everything will be fine, don't worry" in Arabic language is ⇒ الأُمورُ سَتَكُونُ بِخَيْرٍ فَلَا تُقْلِقْ


3. I'm fine, and how are you, my dear?

— how ⇒ كَيْفَ

— you (feminine, singular, 2nd person) ⇒ أَنْتِ 

— dear ⇒ عَزِيزٌ 

عَزِيزٌ is for masculine. The feminine form of عَزِيزٌ is عَزِيزَةٌ

my dear ⇒ عَزِيزَتِي

 
So, "I'm fine, and how are you, my dear?" in Arabic ⇒ أَنَا بِخَيْرٍ وَكَيْفَ أَنْتِ يَا عَزِيزَتِي


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