Arabic · Greetings & Phrases
مساء الخير
Masa' al-khayr
Good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
An evening greeting, literally meaning evening of goodness.
Example
مساء الخير جميعا!
Good evening, everyone!
Etymology
'مساء الخير' (Masa' al-khayr) means 'evening of goodness' and follows a similar structure to 'Sabah al-khayr'. It is used to convey goodwill in the evening.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is widely used in both written and spoken contexts during evening hours, and is culturally recognized in all Arabic-speaking regions.