I am fine

Arabic translation: أنا بخير

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English term or phrase:I am fine
Arabic translation:أنا بخير
Entered by: Mona Helal

12:16 Nov 12, 2001
English to Arabic translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: I am fine
Adressing a male after being asked how are you?
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أنا بخير
Explanation:
Pronounced: ANA BIKHAIR

People often say BIKHAIR, for short.

This is usually followed by a pious expression such as ALHAMDU LILLAH ("praise God," commonly understood as "thank God").

Often the pious expression by itself is used as a response to "how are you?"

There are many regional variations.

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أنا بخير


Explanation:
Pronounced: ANA BIKHAIR

People often say BIKHAIR, for short.

This is usually followed by a pious expression such as ALHAMDU LILLAH ("praise God," commonly understood as "thank God").

Often the pious expression by itself is used as a response to "how are you?"

There are many regional variations.

Fuad

Fuad Yahya
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Al-Hamdu Lillah


Explanation:
This is another common reply to "how are you?". It literally means 'Thanks be to God (Allah)'. This reply is used to address male/female or a group of people.

If your friend is Egyptian you can say "Ana Kuwaiyessa" (from a female addressing a male).

If Lebanese/Syrian/Palestinian ..etc you can say "Mneehah".

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